Terminal transfers

Getting from one terminal to another.

What are the official minimum connecting times between terminals for BA?

Follow the purple Flight Connections signs and note these times.
  • Between domestic and short haul flights T5 to T5 - 60 minutes.
  • Between T3 to T3 for all flights - 60 minutes.
  • Between long haul and any other flights T5 to T5 - 75 minutes.
  • Between Heathrow and Gatwick - 3 hours.
  • Between Heathrow and London City - 3 1/2 hours.

Note that if transferring via Gatwick or London City, you may be checked all the way through but you MUST collect any checked luggage and take that with you yourself.

What is the best way to get from the Central Bus Station to Terminal 4?

The bus station serves Terminals 2 and 3. To get to Terminal 4, take the Elizabeth Line, which runs every 15 minutes and takes about 5 minutes. There is plenty of room for luggage. You will need to use a separate contactless payment method for each passenger but note this is free within the airport so you won't be charged.
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