underground train in london

Underground train in london

London Underground to Heathrow:

London Underground's Piccadilly Line provides the most cost-effective rail route between Heathrow Airport and the capital.

Journey time is under an hour and you shouldn't have to wait longer than ten minutes for a train, even off-peak.

Where to catch trains

Heathrow has three London Underground stations – one for Terminals 1 and 3, one each at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.

Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 station is in the central area between the terminals, which are a few minutes' walk away via underground walkways. Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 stations are in the basements of the terminal buildings.

All stations are in Travelcard Zone 6.

Fares and tickets

A single fare to central London costs approximately £6. Purchase a Travelcard and you're covered for London buses and some mainline trains too.

Availability of tickets:

Tickets are available at all London Underground stations, from ticket offices or machines. Pre-paid Oyster cards can also be used on the London Underground.

Train times:

The first and last trains to and from Heathrow are given in the table below. Train times and fares are subject to change – .

Steam train returns to London Underground held on

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