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LHR to London

Arriving at London Heathrow Airport? Compare taxi, driving and public transport to London. For a hotel, enter your address below.

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FROM

London · United Kingdom

London Paddington station

Hotel name or street addressGoogle Maps will find the address. Airport fares below are a reference until the exact destination is confirmed.

Travellers & arrival details1 adult

AdultsReady to leave arrivalsArrival terminalWhat matters most?

Use the airport's local time and allow for baggage and passport control. Adult single fares; check children's fares with the operator. Europe/London

YOUR ARRIVAL, THREE WAYS

LHR London Paddington station

London Heathrow Airport · United Kingdom

Compare at a glanceTime, fare and arrival point

Taxi, car and public transport comparison
Your options	Taxi	Car	Public transport
Listed ride time	Approx. 30–60 min	Check driving time	Approx. 15 min
Fare / cost	£70–£120	Fuel + other costs	£26
Where you arrive	Central London; exact address not specified	Parking near your address	London Paddington

Times exclude waiting, baggage collection and the onward journey from the stop. Car costs depend on your vehicle and route.

Taxi

London licensed taxi — metered

£70–£120Typical metered fare · Per vehicle, one way

Approx. 30–60 min

Choose a service for your arrival time, destination and luggage. The listed fare conditions apply.

Pick-up: Heathrow terminal taxi ranks
Arrives at: Central London; exact address not specified

Typical metered range. Confirm whether the £1.60 airport-rank extra is included.

Taxi rank & fare details

Where to go: Heathrow terminal taxi ranks
Tickets / payment: bank_card, contactless
Good to know: Your destination, traffic and travel time affect the fare. Booking and holiday extras may apply.
Booking · 2.00 GBP: Phone/app booking; up to this amount. Not added to the displayed fare. Tariff source ↗
Luggage · 0.00 GBP: No luggage surcharge. Already included in the listed fare. Tariff source ↗
Extra Passengers · 0.00 GBP: No passenger surcharge; capacity still needs confirmation. Already included in the listed fare. Tariff source ↗
Christmas New Year · 4.00 GBP: 24 Dec 20:00–27 Dec 06:00 or 31 Dec 20:00–2 Jan 06:00. Not added to the displayed fare. Tariff source ↗

Taxi tariff & contacts ↗View driving route Google Maps · Route preview, not a booking

Transport for London — taxi fare card effective 25 April 2026 ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

Car

Self-drive / rental

1.644 GBP/LNational petrol price reference · not trip cost

Check driving time

Useful when you already have a car, or your trip continues beyond the city.

Parking: Check parking at your hotel or near your destination.
Tolls & city rules: Check your chosen route and local driving restrictions.

Estimate fuel & tolls

Open driving route Google Maps

Public transport

Heathrow Express

£26Per adult, one way

Approx. 15 min

Take the airport connection, then walk or transfer to your final address.

Arrives at: London Paddington
Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Standard adult single. Advance and group offers may cost less.

Where to board & buy tickets

Where to go: Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station
Tickets / payment: Operator website/app or airport; contactless and Oyster accepted. online ticket, contactless, oyster
Luggage: Dedicated luggage space.
Good to know: 15-minute train ride from Terminals 2 & 3 to Paddington. Allow extra time from T4 or T5 and for onward travel.

Operator tickets & live information ↗

Tickets & fares ↗Open transit route Google Maps · Current transit directions

Heathrow — Heathrow Express ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

Other public transport options2

Train

Elizabeth line

London Paddington

15.50 GBPPer adult, one way

Check journey time

Where to board & buy tickets

Where to go: Airport rail stations serving T2/3, T4 and T5
Tickets / payment: contactless, oyster
Good to know: Serves Paddington and other central stations. Check current directions for your hotel.

Operator tickets & live information ↗

Adult pay-as-you-go fare between Heathrow and Zone 1. Paper ticket prices may differ.

Transport for London — fares effective 1 March 2026 ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

Metro

Piccadilly line

Central London stations on the Piccadilly line

Check current farePer adult, one way

Approx. 50 min

Where to board & buy tickets

Where to go: Heathrow Underground stations
Tickets / payment: contactless, oyster
Good to know: About 50 minutes to central London. Paddington requires a connection. Check night services for your terminal and date.

Operator tickets & live information ↗

Check the TfL fare for your exact destination.

Transport for London — London airports ↗Checked 10 Sep 2026

See the airport and destinationMap

Airport location map. Use the directions links for your actual route.

London Heathrow Airport → London Paddington station

Approx. straight-line distance: 20.3 km

The dotted line connects the two locations. It is not a road or transit route.

Fares come from the sources shown. Check current departures, fare conditions and your final stop before travelling.

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Questions

Before you leave the airport

A few useful answers about fares, routes and arrivals.

Can I get directions straight to my hotel?

Yes. Choose My hotel / address and enter the name or address. Driving and transit links open Google Maps with that destination. Listed airport fares and times remain a reference to the stated stop or zone, not a hotel quote.

Where do the taxi and public transport prices come from?

We use airport, transport operator and official tariff sources. Each researched option shows its source and review date. Fixed fares, metered estimates and from-prices are labelled separately. Missing or outdated prices are not guessed.

Does the car price include rental and parking?

No. The optional estimator calculates fuel from road distance × consumption ÷ 100 × price per litre, then adds only the tolls you enter. Rental, insurance, parking and other charges are separate.

Which transport option is best?

It depends on your destination, luggage, group and arrival time. The comparison uses verified information and labels only supported advantages. A listed train ride time excludes waiting and travel from the station to your hotel.

Can I use this for a late-night arrival?

Add the time you expect to leave arrivals in the airport's local timezone. We check listed service hours where available. Allow for baggage and passport control, and verify the last departure or holiday timetable with the operator.

How are group fares calculated?

Adult single fares, including shared taxis priced per passenger, are multiplied by the number of adults. For fares priced per vehicle, a group total is calculated only when vehicle capacity is confirmed. Children's fares and unlisted extras are not assumed.

Why does Google Maps show a different transit route?

Google Maps uses your destination and current journey options. It may choose a different connection because of departure time, disruptions or the final address. The researched airport service remains useful background.

LHR → London Paddington station

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