The most smart way to travel from Heathrow Airport to the center of London If you fly into Heathrow Airport, you will be located on the outskirts of London and around 32 km away from central London. Time of your journey from Heathrow airport to your destination depends on the means to use. There are three following option to travel: 1- Pre book your ride 2- Use National Express Bus 3- Get a Underground Train Best and smart decision is to hire mini cab/taxi from airport and safely and comfortably reach your destination.
London Buses The National Express bus line runs three buses per hour, beginning at Heathrow Airport to Victoria Station at which you can join other buses. The average travel time is between 35 minutes and one hour, contingent on the traffic. There is also an evening service during times when trains are not operating.
The London Underground Its Piccadilly Line that is part of the London Underground is the cheapest option to travel. However, it is only a few trains per day, based on the terminal it leaves from. This will require some coordination of schedules. The buses don't operate in the evening, so you'll need to take the N9 bus in the evening to travel to Heathrow Airport to central London. Tickets can be purchased in London Underground stations or over the Internet.
Heathrow Connect When you get to Paddington station On the way to Paddington station, the Heathrow Connect Rail stops every 30 minutes, excluding Sundays when it runs every hour. The trip takes around 25 minutes, depending upon which terminal at Heathrow the journey begins at. Prepaid Oyster cards can only be used in Paddington and Hayes and Harington.
The Heathrow Express If you're not worried about messing with your luggage, and your destination is close to Paddington station then you can hop on an unstoppable Heathrow Express train, which is available on a 15-minute interval. The train is modern and offers baggage storage facilities, internet access wireless and even a restroom vehicle. Tickets are available on the Internet or at the station, or at the gate of the train. Pay-in advance Oyster cards aren't accepted by Heathrow Express.