Getting to London: Which Airline Should You Choose .Getting To London From Heathrow You can get to London by either: Car Bus Taxi Train Car It takes approximately 45-60 minutes to get to central London from Heathrow. When leaving Terminals 1, 2 and 3, follow exit signs to the access/exit tunnel. Follow signs to the M4 motorway, which will eventually bring you into London. Terminal 4 is on the main A30 road. The M4 and M25 orbital are signposted. Again, follow signs to the M4 which will eventually bring you into London. Bus The Airbus links Heathrow Terminals with many London hotels and some main line rail stations. It departs every 20 - 30 minutes and takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Airbus A1 - Serves Victoria London voa several London hotels. Airbus A2 - Serves Russell Square via Euston rail station and also drops off at some West End hotels. Airbus Direct - Serves many central London destinations from Terminal 4 with additional services from Terminals 1, 2 and 3. One Way: £6 Round Trip: £10 Tel: 44(0)181 897 2688 There is also an all night bus service from Heathrow to central London. Taxi Follow the signs in each terminal Arrivals areas for taxi ranks. The journey time to central London is approximately 45-60 minutes and will cost you between £35 and £45. Train Heathrow has two rail services to central London. In addition to the London Underground is the Heathrow Express service to London Paddington station. Getting Around In London: The Tube The Underground or the Subway is known as the ‘Tube’ in London. It is fast and convenient and allows you to shoot across the entire length of London without a clue as to the traffic chaos above. It is relatively inexpensive and there are weekly or monthly passes known as Travelcards. Stations are easy to come by and usually within walking distance of each other. However, because of its convenience the tube is often crowded and can be stifling in summer. If you are on a commuter’s schedule, realise that so is the rest of London. The Tube covers Zones 1 and most of Zone 2. It also covers part of Zone 3 in the North and West. In the case of Heathrow airport, the Tube will take you all the way there. The Tube conveniently links up with London Bus stops and British Rail stations. Red London Buses The famous red London buses are very easy to use and a popular means of transport. They are frequent and, because of the lack of doors, you can hop on hop off whenever the bus slows down enough. If a traffic jam strikes, hop off and you’ll be there before your bus catches up. The current mayor of London is trying to phase out the old buses in favour of new double-deckers with doors - let’s hope it doesn’t happen! Buses link residential areas of London where the Tube tracks don’t go, and also crisscross Zone 1 as an alternative to the Tube. A ride on the bus in Zone 1 is £1.