LONDON CONNECTIONS - London 2015 - page 719

If you're taking the Tube from downtown London to the airport, note that Piccadilly
Line trains don't stop at every terminal. Trains either stop at T-4, then T-1/T-2/T-3 (also
called Heathrow Central), in that order; or T-1/T-2/T-3, then T-5. When leaving central
London on the Tube, allow extra time if going to T-4 or T-5; to ensure you get on a train
going to your terminal, carefully check the destination before you board.
By Bus: Most buses depart from the outdoor common area called the Central Bus Sta-
tion, located a five-minute walk from the T-1/T-2/T-3 complex. To connect between T-4
or T-5 and the Central Bus Station, use Heathrow's free shuttle buses; if you just need to
reach T-5, ride the free Heathrow Express train.
National Express has regular service from Heathrow's Central Bus Station to Vict-
oria Coach Station in downtown London, near several of my recommended hotels. While
slow, the bus is affordable and convenient for those staying near Victoria Station ( £ 6-9,
1-2/hour, less frequent from Victoria Station to Heathrow, 45-75 minutes depending on
time of day, tel. [phone], www.nationalexpress.com ) . A less-frequent National Ex-
press bus goes from T-5 directly to Victoria Coach Station.
By Shuttle: Heathrow Shuttle is an economical shuttle-bus service that goes to/from
your hotel and your terminal at Heathrow. You'll share a minivan with other travelers
who are also being picked up or dropped off, so it's not much of a time-savings over