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London Heathrow Airport Information for more guides to London please see our side panel Heathrow airport LHR is 15 miles west of London, off the M4 motorway. The drive takes 50 minutes in normal traffic, but allow at least 90 minutes if you're catching a flight out. Travelling around the Airport London Heathrow has 4 terminals 1, 2 and 3 are within walking distance of each other, via underground walkways. Transfer between Terminals 1, 2 and 3, and Terminal 4 which is located on the south side of the airport can be reached from Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the free transfer service on the Heathrow Express train, which takes approximately eight minutes, terminal 5 is under construction and due to open in 2011. (journey time: 8 minutes). How to get to Heathrow Airport Hotels Heathrow Hoppa hotel shuttle - hotels close to Heathrow are linked to the Airport via a shuttle bus, the hotel information will indicate if they have this service, for which there is a small charge:- Hotel guests arriving at terminal 1 should proceed to bus stop 8 on the ground floor; guests arriving at terminal 2 should proceed to bus stop 12 on the ground floor and guests arriving at terminal 3 should take exit 1 and proceed to bus stop 24 -- Guests arriving at terminal 4 should take the free Heathrow Express to terminal 3 then proceed to exit 1 and bus stop 24 (there is no direct Hoppa bus service from terminal 4) London Heathrow to London Hotels personalised transfers and shuttles London/Gatwick/Heathrow The easiest and most hassle free way is to take advantage of a London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport to London City Hotel Transfer or travelling from London or Gatwick to Heathrow then London City Hotel to Heathrow or Gatwick Airport Transfer with Hotelink. Hotelink is the original airport shuttle operation that offers a personalized door to door transfer service between both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports and central London hotels which is unmatched by any other service. The Hotelink service includes airport representatives at each airport terminal. Their commitment to personal service means that their staff will not just direct you to their designated bus stops, but will personally escort you and wait until the minibus departs offering assistance with luggage if possible. The minibus will only visit the hotels required by passengers onboard thereby saving unnecessary stops or delays. Travel from Gatwick Airport will be using the Gatwick Express, an air conditioned non stop rail link to London's Victoria Station. Upon arrival at Gatwick, you will be escorted to a dedicated carriage on the train and assisted with your luggage. On arrival into London, you will be taken directly to the waiting bus above the platform, again assisted with your luggage Hotelink is the original airport shuttle operation that offers a personalized door to door transfer service between your London hotel and both Heathrow and Gatwick airports which is unmatched by any other service. The Hotelink driver will collect you from the lobby and if requested, will assist with luggage. Passengers will be taken to the Heathrow terminal of their choice. The minibus will only visit the hotels required by passengers onboard thereby saving unnecessary stops or delays. Travellers to Gatwick Airport will be using the Gatwick Express, an air conditioned non stop rail link from London's Victoria Station. The minibus will collect you from your hotel, and transfer you to Victoria Station, where you will be met by a Hotelink representative and taken to the departing platform. Assistance will be available for you upon arrival at Gatwick Airport Travelling by Coach or Rail - on your own Heathrow - London - Gatwick The National Express 700 leaves every 15 - 30 minutes from Terminal 4. the journey time is just over 1 hour to Gatwick. After 12:00 the service operates every 30 minutes until 22:30. Tickets can be purchased at the Bus and Coach Information desk located in Terminals 1, 3 and 4 or on the bus, subject to availability; alternatively you can pre book on line at National Express Coaches.
National Express coaches (707/ 717/ 727/ 797) operate ½ hourly to Gatwick and the journey takes approximately 70 minutes. Coaches run from the central bus station at Heathrow for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and from outside Terminal 4 arrivals. They set down outside Gatwick North and South Terminals. Tickets can be purchased from the Travel Centre at the central bus station or from the Bus and Coach Information Desk on the forecourt of Terminal 4 arrivals; alternatively you can pre book on line at National Express Coaches
Heathrow - London - Stansted
National Express coaches (717/ 727/ 797) operate at ½ hour or 1 hour intervals to Stansted. The journey time is 90 minutes. Coaches run from the central bus station for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and from outside Terminal 4 arrivals. They set down outside the terminal at Stansted.
For exact times or to book on line please visit National Express Coaches By Train Heathrow - London - Gatwick
The Gatwick Express departs every 15 minutes from London Victoria station and takes just 30 minutes to Gatwick South Terminal. Travellers to Gatwick North Terminal should then take the free automatic rapid transit. You can pre book your tickets by visiting UK Rail Ticketing, where train tickets to Europe may also be purchased
Heathrow - London - Stansted
Stansted Express trains depart every 15 or 30 minutes with an average journey time of 45 minutes. They run between London Liverpool Street station and Stansted Airport. You can pre book your tickets by visiting UK Rail Ticketing where train tickets to Europe may also be purchased | 
