Getting to and from Heathrow

The easiest way is probably by coach with the journey typically taking 50 mins to an hour. With road works or heavy traffic on the M25 motorway it can take longer. National Express is one option and The Oxford Bus Company is another.

Travelling by train, catch the Elizabeth line train (see TFL map) to Farringdon, change to a Thameslink train which stops at Gatwick airport.

Car parks at the airport are run by Heathrow Airport. Short stay at terminals or long stay with park and ride options can be found on the Heathrow website.

Please see our guide to connecting flights here.

Yes and the modern train carriages are larger with more space for luggage. Tickets are slightly more expensive though and there aren't as many stations. Elizabeth line trains, unlike the Piccadilly line, are also air conditioned.