[edit] Public transport
Heathrow Express train at Paddington station
Heathrow Express train at Paddington station
- London Underground Piccadilly Line with three stations (Terminals 1-3, Terminal 4 and Hatton Cross) and a further terminal opening in March 2008 (Terminal 5). As of 2007, the standard journey time from the Terminals 1-3 station to central London is around 40-50 minutes (for example, 48 minutes to Piccadilly Circus).
- Heathrow Express: a non-stop service directly to London's Paddington station, which is quicker and more expensive; as of April 2007 trains leave every 15 minutes for a 15-minute journey costing £14.50–£23.50. The Heathrow Express is also used for transferring people between the central area of Heathrow (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and Terminal 4 which has its own station. This section is free of charge.
- Heathrow Connect service to Paddington calling at many National Rail stations en route; as of December 2006 trains leave every 30 minutes for a 25-minute journey costing £7 The Heathrow Connect train stops at Heathrow Central for Terminals 1, 2 and 3, with free transfer to the Heathrow Express for Terminal 4
