London Underground's Piccadilly Line provides the most cost-effective rail route between Heathrow and the capital.
The Piccadilly line runs between Heathrow and central London. Trains stop at all Heathrow terminals.
The Journey to central London takes about 50 minutes. You should never have to wait longer than ten minutes for a train, even off-peak.
Trains run between 05:00 and 23:30. Night Tube runs all night on Friday and Saturday. Night Tube does not serve Terminal 4.
Fares depend on where you travel. If your journey goes through Zone 1 from Heathrow, off-peak fares start from £5.90.
Make payments by the following options:
You can also buy Single tickets and Travelcards from ticket machines at the station.
Heathrow has three Underground stations. One station serves Terminals 2 and 3. There are also stations at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
The station for Terminals 2 and 3 is between the terminals. A pedestrian subway connects the station to the terminals.
The Terminal 4 station is below Terminal 4 Arrivals.
Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground station is in the basement of the terminal building.
All Heathrow stations are in Zone 6.
Find times for the first and last trains to and from Heathrow below.
First and last trains to central London
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Terminals 2 and 3 | 05:12 | 23:45 (23:28 on Sundays) |
| Terminal 4 | 05:02 (05:06 on Saturdays, 05:47 on Sundays) | 23:35 (23:37 on Fridays, 23:38 on Saturdays, 22:37 on Sundays) |
| Terminal 5 | 05:22 | 23:42 (23:25 on Sundays) |
First and last trains from central London (departure times are from Green Park)
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Terminals 2 and 3 | 05:48 | 00:33 (23:40 on Sundays) |
| Terminal 4 | 05:54 (05:45 on Saturdays, 07:00 on Sundays) | 23:18 (23:12 on Fridays and Saturdays, 22:42 on Sundays) |
| Terminal 5 | 05:48 | 00:23 (23:27 on Sundays) |
Train times and fares are subject to change.
Please confirm using the TfL website or call +44 (0)343 22 1234 before travelling.
Times are valid from 18 July 2022 until further notice. Different times may apply at Christmas and the New Year
Night Tube runs six times an hour between Heathrow and London on Friday and Saturday nights.
For more information on travelling at night, please visit TfL.
The N9 night bus runs every 30 minutes to London from Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central bus Station.
