London · LHR
50 minutes to city center. 5–72 hours of layover time.
LayoverScore™
LHR
Connection times, lounges, and transit rules for LHR.
Min connection time
Same terminal
60min
Different terminal
90min
LOUNGES
British Airways Galleries First Lounge
Terminal T5 · British Airways First Class, Concorde Room, Oneworld Emerald
No1 Lounge
Terminal T2 · Priority Pass, Lounge Key, Amex Platinum
DAY ROOMS
Yotel
Terminal T4 · from $100/hr
T5 is BA only. T2 is Star Alliance. T3 and T4 are separate buildings. Inter-terminal transfers use dedicated buses. Heathrow Express to Paddington ~15 min (pricy); Elizabeth line ~30 min (cheaper).
TIME
81
THINGS TO DO
102
VALUE
92
STRESS
0
Borough Market in 3 hours: Tube to London Bridge, cheese toasties, back by gate.
London (LHR) is a genuine transit hub with a city worth exploring. 50 minutes gets you to the center. 5–72 hours of layover time.
Highlights nearby
Zoya Grill & Lounge - Indian Cuisine
food
1 min walk
Caffe Nero
food
1 min walk
Zoya Grill & Lounge - Indian Cuisine
entertainment
1 min walk
London Party Boats
entertainment
1 min walk
London Streets Photography
sight
1 min walk
Get London Transfer
sight
1 min walk
Getting around
Plan your 6h
- 09:00Transit to city center50 min
- 09:50Zoya Grill & Lounge - Indian Cuisine60 min
- 12:10Return to airport50 min
- 13:00At gate120 min
- 15:00Head to gate
Logistics
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
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