Heathrow (London, England, UK)

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There are several ways of reaching Heathrow including a wide network of coach services and local buses, London Underground and the new Heathrow Express. Situated 15 miles west of central London, Heathrow is the busiest international airport in the world, handling 58 million passengers on more than 420,000 flights a year, with over 95 airlines flying to more than 185 destinations worldwide.

*Contacts*
   Heathrow switchboard call (+44) 0208 759 4321
   

*Heathrow Express* - approximate cost: 10 pounds
   Slicing journey time to just 15 minutes. The train offers a non-stop rail link running every 15 minutes between London's Paddington Station and the dedicated station at Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and a further 5-6 minutes extra journey time into the dedicated station at Terminal 4. The service operates from 05.10 to 23.40 daily. The Heathrow Express trains are purpose built and feature airline-style service and high-quality interiors, a spacious area for wheelchair users, payphone and TV monitors with travel information.
   Customer Care Line call (+44) 0845 600 15 15.
   

*London Underground* approximate cost: 3.50 pounds
   Heathrow is served by the Piccadilly Line of the London Underground. There is one station for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 which is accessed from the terminal buildings via the pedestrian subway system, and a separate one for Terminal 4 which is accessed directly from within the building. An average journey to central London takes approximately 50-60 minutes. Trains run every five minutes at peak times and every nine minutes at off-peak times and at weekends. The first train to London leaves Heathrow Terminal 4 at 5:08 am (5:58 am on Sundays) and the last a 11:49 pm (10:57 pm on Sundays). The first train from central London arrives at Terminal 4 at 6:00 am (7:47 am Sundays) and the last at 1:07 am (12:08 pm Sundays). It takes a further five minutes to reach the Terminals 1, 2 and 3 station. As these times are subject to change it is advisable to check with London Transport before travelling. During the night, the N97 night bus connects Heathrow with central London every 30 minutes. London Transport travel information desks in the Arrivals concourses of all four terminals. London Underground call (+44) 0207 222 1234.

Underground: Piccadilly Line