How do I get from London Gatwick airport to Heathrow Airport?

Q: How do I get from London Gatwick airport to Heathrow Airport?

National Express coach to Heathrow: from £14.90 for one traveler, 60–100 min. It leaves you at Heathrow Terminal 5 (stops 11 to 15) first, then the Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 and 3. The only direct way is the National Express coach: from £14.90, up to 58 a day from 00:05 to 23:25, about an hour to Terminal 5 and a quarter of an hour more to the Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 and 3. By train it is Thameslink to Farringdon and the Elizabeth line on to Heathrow: £23.10 by tap (£31.70 at weekday peaks), an hour and a half.

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2 ways to Heathrow Airport

For London generally we recommend the Thameslink; for Heathrow Airport the answer changes.

Recommended

The lowest listed price, sold from £14.90. The Thameslink and the Elizabeth line to Heathrow is 8 minutes quicker for up to £8.20 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

National Express coach to Heathrow

Shuttle · National Express

60–100 min rideEvery 30 min00:05–23:25

South Terminal lower forecourt (stops 1 to 5) or North Terminal (stops 4 and 5)Heathrow Terminal 5 (stops 11 to 15) first

Pre-book

from £14.90total for 1 adultfrom £14.90 eachBuy ticketOn National Express

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. South Terminal lower forecourt (stops 1 to 5) or North Terminal (stops 4 and 5)

From £14.90 one way, limited availability, including a £1.50 booking fee. Later bookings cost more.

Luggage. One large suitcase (or two medium) and one soft hand-luggage item per person.

Hours. Daily, about 50 coaches a day from the South Terminal, the North Terminal ten minutes later. Nothing leaves between 00:05 and 03:20.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Regional

Thameslink and the Elizabeth line to Heathrow

ThameslinkElizabeth · Thameslink and Transport for London

73–95 min rideEvery 20 min04:41–22:19

Gatwick Airport stationHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 rail station

1 changeLuggage space

£23.10total for 1 adult£23.10 eachBuy ticketOn Thameslink and Transport for London

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Gatwick Airport station, in the South Terminal; changing at Farringdon

£23.10 pay as you go for the whole trip, on TfL's fare finder, and £31.70 on weekdays from 06:30 to 09:30 and from 16:00 to 19:00. Touch in at Gatwick and out at Heathrow.

Luggage. Racks by the doors and overhead on Thameslink; racks at the ends of the Elizabeth line carriages.

Hours. Weekdays, a trip every 15 to 20 minutes by day. The Elizabeth line ends at Terminals 2 and 3, Terminal 4 or Terminal 5 depending on the train; check TfL's planner on Sundays and late.

Price for every party size · Fare source

The only direct way is the National Express coach: from £14.90, up to 58 a day from 00:05 to 23:25, about an hour to Terminal 5 and a quarter of an hour more to the Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 and 3. By train it is Thameslink to Farringdon and the Elizabeth line on to Heathrow: £23.10 by tap (£31.70 at weekday peaks), an hour and a half.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Gatwick into London

Your destination

Straight there.

London's biggest airport, to the west, about 60 km from Gatwick by the coach that links the two. For a connection, not for the city.

London Gatwick

Follow the signs

South Terminal lower forecourt (stops 1 to 5) or North Terminal (stops 4 and 5)

National Express coach to Heathrow · 60–100 min

Heathrow Airport

National Express coach to Heathrow serves Heathrow Airport. Thameslink does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the National Express coach to Heathrow runs 00:05–23:25, and the Thameslink and the Elizabeth line to Heathrow runs 04:41–22:19. Outside those hours nothing on this board runs to the center, and taxis are not priced on it. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Heathrow Airport

Find the stop

South Terminal lower forecourt (stops 1 to 5) or North Terminal (stops 4 and 5). Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose National Express coach to Heathrow

Booked ahead, so confirm the pickup point.

Arrive at Heathrow Airport

60–100 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

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Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Thameslink stop at Heathrow Airport?

No. It runs to London Bridge.

Does the Southern to Victoria stop at Heathrow Airport?

No. It runs to London Victoria.

What if my flight arrives late?

Is Heathrow Airport in London?