During the night, the nightbus “N9” connects Heathrow with central London every 30 minutes, so don't worry if you've got a flight at a funny time! Full details of timetables and fares are available from Transport for London.
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Standard operating hours are between 05:00 - 23:30, though the line operates a 'Night Tube', which runs throughout the night on Friday and Saturday nights.
If you are going to stay overnight at Heathrow Airport, know that different terminals do have different comfort levels and sleeping protocols. In T2, there is plenty of sleep-friendly seating. However, there aren't very many places that are private or dimly lit, making an eye mask an asset here.
UBER | Ubers are a cheap taxi into Central London from Heathrow. Most rides cost around £35-40, but you have to call for a driver once you're outside of arrivals and then wait for 10-15 minutes as they enter the airport and come up through into a parking garage.
During the night, the nightbus “N9” connects Heathrow with central London every 30 minutes, so don't worry if you've got a flight at a funny time! Full details of timetables and fares are available from Transport for London.
Trains run every 15 minutes, seven days a week from around 05:00 (06:00 on Sundays) to 23:30. Children under 15 can travel on Heathrow Express for free.
Free London Underground services and shuttle trains (Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express) are currently available for inter-terminal transfers between Heathrow Terminals 2&3 and Heathrow Terminal 5.
Restrictions on night flights have been in place at Heathrow since 1962 and the structure of the current night flying restrictions at Heathrow has been in place since October 2017. The night flight restrictions are part of the Government defined noise measures under the Civil Aviation Act 1982.
Ride a London bus no matter the time of nightMany of London's bus routes run all night. Several London bus routes run 24 hours, or look for the N in front of a bus number – this letter indicates a bus that covers the period between the close of the Tube and the start of daytime bus services.
The Elizabeth Line is about half the price of a full-fare Heathrow Express ticket, but takes twice as long to reach Paddington. Trains depart every 30 minutes and it takes just 35 minutes to travel between Paddington Station and Heathrow.
The London Underground (aka 'the Tube') gets you from Heathrow to central London in under an hour, with trains running every 10 minutes. Heathrow has three underground stations, at Terminal 2/3 and at Terminal 4 and 5. Prices start from £5.50, making it one of the cheapest travel routes to London from Heathrow.
The distance you are travelling should impact your choice. Hiring a cab in London is quite economical if you are travelling small distances within the city. The fares will usually stay under your budget for short distance travelling. However, for longer routes, the prices can go a little higher when compared with Uber.
The distance you are travelling should impact your choice. Hiring a cab in London is quite economical if you are travelling small distances within the city. The fares will usually stay under your budget for short distance travelling. However, for longer routes, the prices can go a little higher when compared with Uber.
GUEST SHOWERSThe Club Aspire Lounge Heathrow Terminal 5 showers are located within the lounge, they offer the perfect opportunity to reinvigorate yourself before the next leg of your trip. Towels, toiletries and hairdryers are all included in the shower facilities booking price.