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What time is the bus at Purple Parking terminal 2?

The bus takes 12-30 minutes, runs every 30 from 4am to 11.40pm and it's included in the price. If you need to get to or from the car park outside these times you'll need to pay for a taxi.



For those using Purple Parking at Heathrow in 2026, the shuttle buses operate on a highly frequent and reliable schedule to ensure travelers reach Terminal 2 without stress. The buses typically run every 20 minutes, starting from 4:00 AM and continuing until the final scheduled arrival or departure around 11:40 PM. Outside of these core operating hours, Purple Parking generally provides a taxi service or on-call transport for late-night arrivals. The journey time from the car park to Terminal 2 usually takes between 12 and 30 minutes, depending on the time of day and the specific traffic conditions around the airport perimeter. Passengers are advised to arrive at the car park at least 45 minutes before they need to be at the check-in desk to allow for car drop-off, check-in at reception, and the bus transit. Upon your return, the bus picks up from the same designated area outside Terminal 2; you simply call the number provided on your booking confirmation or wait at the clearly marked shuttle stop for the next available Purple Parking vehicle.

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Time of arrival You are advised to allow for sufficient journey time to arrive at the car park at least 60 minutes prior to the check-in opening time, which is normally at least an hour and a half before your scheduled flight departure, given to you by your airline, travel operator or travel agent.

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You just drive yourself to whichever Heathrow Airport terminal you are flying from, where you will be met by our Handover Captain from Purple Parking. A driver will collect your vehicle and take it to our secure car park nearby, where it will stay for the duration of your trip.

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Pickup from our forecourts (the area outside the terminal building) is not allowed. The nearest location to Terminal 2 for pick-ups is the Terminal 2 short stay car park. Alternatively, you can also collect passengers from the Terminal 2 Long Stay car park, where the first 30 minutes are free.

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Official Meet & Greet Arrival: Drive up to the barrier of the Short Stay car park for your terminal, where the automatic number-plate recognition camera will read your registration provide you with a ticket containing your booking reference. Head to Level 4, where a professional driver will meet you and take your keys.

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At Gatwick £5 buys you ten minutes and it costs £25 if you stay longer while at Heathrow you pay £5 per drop-off and there is no time limit.

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