Travel between Heathrow terminals
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Getting between terminals at Heathrow
Fast, convenient transfers are available between Heathrow Airport's four terminals. Terminals 1 and 3 are a short walk from each other. Terminals 4 and 5 are served by free trains and buses.
| From | To | How to transfer | Ave journey time, inc wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Terminal 3 | Walk | 10 minutes |
| Terminal 4 | Heathrow Express | 20 minutes | |
| Terminal 5 | Heathrow Express | 20 minutes | |
| London Underground * | 16 minutes | ||
| Terminal 3 | Terminal 1 | Walk | 10 minutes |
| Terminal 4 | Heathrow Express | 20 minutes | |
| Terminal 5 | Heathrow Express | 20 minutes | |
| London Underground * | 16 minutes | ||
| Terminal 4 | Terminal 1 | Heathrow Express | 20 minutes |
| Terminal 3 | Heathrow Express | 20 minutes | |
| Terminal 5 | Bus - 490, 482 | 20 minutes | |
| Terminal 5 | Terminal 1 | Heathrow Express | 20 minutes |
| London Underground * | 16 minutes | ||
| Terminal 3 | Heathrow Express | 20 minutes | |
| London Underground * | 16 minutes | ||
| Terminal 4 | Bus - 490, 482 | 20 minutes |
* London Underground is only free if you use a Transport for London Oyster Card.
Heathrow central bus station
Need the central bus station? it's a few minutes' walk from Terminals 1 and 3.
All journey times stated are approximate and may vary. In particular, you should allow extra time if your connecting ticket requires you to pick up baggage at Heathrow, or if you have arranged your own flight connection – in these cases, standard IATA minimum connection times do not apply. If you're in any doubt, please consult your airline.
