Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Heathrow'ssmall
“TI”
(touristinfoshop),eventhoughit'safor-profitbusiness,isworth
a visit, if you're nearby, to pick up free information: a simple map, the
London Planner,
and
brochures(daily6:30-22:00,5-minutewalkfromT-3inTubestation,followsignstoUnder-
ground; bypass queue for transit info to reach window for London questions).
Getting to London from Heathrow Airport
You have five basic options for traveling the 14 miles between Heathrow Airport and down-
town London: Tube (£5.30/person), bus (£5/person), direct shuttle bus (£22.50/person), ex-
press train with connecting Tube or taxi (about £20/person), or taxi (about £55/group).
ByTube(Subway):
TheTubetakesyoufromanyHeathrowterminaltodowntownLon-
donin50-60minutesonthePiccadillyLine(6/hour,buyticketatTubestationticketwindow
or self-service machine). Depending on your destination in London, you may need to trans-
fer (for example, if headed to the Victoria Station neighborhood, transfer at South Kensing-
ton to the Circle or District lines and ride two more stops). If you plan to use the Tube for
transport in London, it may make sense to buy a Travelcard or pay-as-you-go Oyster card
