Arranging Airport Transfers with London Transport
Streamline your journey to or from London’s airports with a range of transportation options. Whether you're pressed for time, mindful of your budget, traveling solo or in a group, there's undoubtedly a London airport transfer option that aligns with your schedule and financial considerations.
Gatwick Airport Transfers
For swift connectivity between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria Station, the Gatwick Express train is an optimal choice. Additionally, Southern and Thameslink trains provide transportation to various London destinations, while coaches and buses, including National Express services, offer alternative options.
Choosing the Right Transport Ticket
If you have a Visitor Oyster card, you can conveniently use it to cover the cost of Gatwick Express trains to Victoria. Opt for the Gatwick Express when traveling between Gatwick and Central London for the fastest journey. Gatwick Express trains depart every 15 minutes and the journey takes around 30 minutes.
Heathrow Airport Transfers
For efficient Heathrow Airport transfers to London, you have several transportation options:
- The Heathrow Express offers a rapid train service to London Paddington Station.
- The Elizabeth Line travels from London Heathrow’s airport terminals into central London and beyond.
- The London Underground’s Piccadilly Line provides a cost-effective choice for reaching central London.
- Taxis, minicabs, and rideshare services are readily available for convenient airport transfers.
Choosing the Appropriate Transport Ticket
Heathrow Airport, situated in zone 6, is well-connected to central London through the Heathrow Express, which provides a swift train service to London Paddington Station. The trains depart every 15 minutes and every 30 minutes after 10:00 pm. The total travel time is a mere 15 minutes from Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 station (a five minutes walk to Terminal 3) and from Terminals 4 and 5 stations (located directly below each terminal and accessible by lift).
If you possess a Visitor Oyster card, you can conveniently use it to pay for the Heathrow Express.
London City Airport Connectivity
London City Airport is seamlessly connected to various locations in London through the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in zone 3.
Choosing the Right Transport Ticket
To access the DLR at London City Airport, you can simply use your Visitor Oyster card at any DLR station. It's essential to note that while the airport itself is situated in zone 3, fare zones may vary, with rates increasing the farther you travel from central London.
Other airports
Stansted Airport Transfers
The Stansted Express train connects Stansted Airport to central London, linking the airport to Liverpool Street station. Additionally, National Express and other coach services operate, providing connections to locations throughout London. Stansted Airport is situated outside Transport for London zones.
Luton Airport Transfers
Luton Airport Parkway is linked to central London through the Thameslink train service, while National Express coaches and other buses offer additional transportation options. Like Stansted, Luton Airport falls outside Transport for London zones.
Southend Airport Transfers
Southend Airport railway station offers direct train services to London (Liverpool Street station and Stratford station) as well as Southend Victoria in Essex.
The journey to Liverpool Street takes approximately 45-55 minutes, providing a convenient option for central London travellers. Southend Airport, not within Transport for London zones, is part of the Greater Anglia train network, allowing passengers to connect to various parts of Essex and London.
The well-integrated Southend Airport train station ensures easy transfers between the station and the airport terminal.