There are 7 ways to get from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train, bus, subway, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Bus
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Drive
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Drive from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Shuttle
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Take a shuttle bus from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport
Towncar
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Take a town car from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport
Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to drive, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 26 min.
The quickest way to get from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to train which costs £4 - £35 and takes 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Westminster and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 14 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.
The best way to get from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.
The train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by Heathrow Express, depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £5 and takes 45 min.

- Distance: 13.9 miles
- Duration: 14 min
What companies run services between Westminster, England and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England?
Heathrow Express operates a train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £21 - £35 and the journey takes 14 min. Elizabeth Line also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 hourly. Tickets cost £6 - £11 and the journey takes 45 min. Three other operators also service this route.

- Phone
- +44 345 600 1515
- socialmedia@heathrowexpress.com
- Website
- heathrowexpress.com
Train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21 - £35
- Website
- heathrowexpress.com
- Off Peak Standard Ticket
- £22
- Peak Standard Ticket
- £25
- Business First Ticket
- £32

- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4 - £7
- Website
- Elizabeth Line
- Offpeak (Contactless or Oyster)
- £4 - £7
- Peak (Contactless or Oyster)
- £6 - £11

Comprised of 11 lines and 270 stations, the London Underground (known to locals as the Tube) is the most popular way to navigate the English capital, including to/from Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line. Purchase an Oyster card (an electronic smartcard that you use to touch on and off at Tube stations) at any station for the cheapest fares. Most stations have WiFi, but not all trains and stations are air-conditioned. On weekends, a 24-hour service runs on selected lines.
Rome2rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Green Park station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3 - £5
- Website
- London Underground (Tube)

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6 - £11
- Website
- Megabus UK

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Heathrow Airport London T2,3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4 - £6
- Website
- National Express

London’s bus network covers Greater London with a 24-hour service, allowing you to take in the famous monuments and streetscapes from an iconic red double-decker bus. All London buses are all cashless, so you will need an Oyster card, Travel card or use contactless payment. You can also purchase a one-day bus-only pass from Tube stations. On the bus, you only need to touch on with your Oyster card (not off).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Hyde Park Corner, Green Park Constitution Hill to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4 - £5
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £45 - £55
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
Topcars minicab
- Phone
- +44 20 8520 1112
- Website
- topcarsminicab.co.uk
The Keen Group
- Phone
- +44 20 8875 4994
- Website
- thekeengroup.co.uk
Taxisnetwork
- Phone
- +44 20 3603 4135
- Website
- taxisnetwork.com
Station Cars Surrey
- Phone
- +44 20 8546 5555
- Website
- stationcarsnetwork.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Ola UK
- Phone
- +44 77 8745 4870
- Website
- olacabs.com
MyLifyt London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 7005 0090
- Website
- mylifyt.com
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Dial-A-Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7253 5000
- Website
- dialacab.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.co.uk
Celine Travel Ltd
- Phone
- +44 20 8050 3595
- Website
- celine-minicab.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk

- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport
- Estimated price
- £52 - £58
Towncar from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport
- Estimated price
- £62
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Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 station.
Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by Heathrow Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Westminster to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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