Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Transport From and To the Airport
London's airports are dotted around the outskirts of the city. Even if you've got the £100+ to
blow on a taxi fare, it's usually quicker to travel to the center via public transport. Here are
the options for each major airport:
London Heathrow
Heathrow is the only major London airport on the Underground
The world's busiest airport is crowded and unruly, packed with tired faces and those arriving
with anticipatory smiles. Just walking to the luggage carousel can take half an hour and
there are big queues at immigration. Those with an EU electronic chip passport can use auto-
mated gates and save a lot of time. London Heathrow is the only major airport on the Lon-
don Underground system, tucked away in Zone 6 in West London. The cheapest transport
involves taking the Piccadilly Underground line. This line goes direct to Piccadilly Circus,
Leicester Square, and Kings Cross, as well as other stations where you can change onto an-
