Layover Guide
London

21 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
Search hotelsWhy London scores 81
- 01Elizabeth Line (25 min)
- 02Heathrow Express (15 min)
- 03Piccadilly Line (60 min)
59 min by train
- 01British Museum
- 02Borough Market
- 03Tower Bridge
- 04Notting Hill
Experiences in London
See all- Zoya Grill & Lounge - Indian Cuisine~60 min1 min walk
- Caffe Nero~60 min1 min walk
- Zoya Grill & Lounge - Indian Cuisine~75 min1 min walk
- London Party Boats~75 min1 min walk
- London Streets Photography~90 min1 min walk
- Get London Transfer~90 min1 min walk
- Buckingham Palace4.5
- The British Museum4.7
- Harrods4.4
- Big Ben4.6
- London Bridge4.6
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Where to stay →Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Excess Baggage Company — T2
Terminal 2, Ground floor, Arrivals
$12/bag
2 min walk
Excess Baggage Company — T5
Terminal 5, Ground floor, Arrivals
$12/bag
2 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Elizabeth Line (Crossrail)
Paddington, Bond Street, Liverpool Street
Fastest affordable option. Direct to Paddington, Bond Street, Liverpool Street. Runs every 10 min.
25 min
$16.00
Heathrow Express
Paddington Station
Fastest train to Paddington. No stops. Every 15 min. Book in advance online for cheaper fares.
15 min
$32.00
Piccadilly Line (Underground)
Earl's Court, Covent Garden, King's Cross
Cheapest option. Stops at Earl's Court, South Kensington, Covent Garden, King's Cross.
60 min
$8.00
Taxi (Black Cab)
Central London
Metered. Central London journey typically £50-75. Ranks outside all terminals.
60 min
$65.00
No city pass available for this city.
At the airport
- 01No.1 Traveller lounges
- 02Shower suites
- 03Airside hotels (T4, T5)
- 0424-hour Boots pharmacy
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