How to get from Heathrow Airport to London (+ AVOID this option)
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- Visiting London and flying into London Heathrow Airport? Here's the definitive guide for how to get from Heathrow to central London. We tell you all of your transport options from the airport to the city centre, how much they cost, the pros and cons of each, and other helpful tips for a smooth airport transfer.
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Another thing to mention is that both Elizabeth Line and Piccadilly will be included in the daily cap if using contactless. So if you're planning on doing a lot travelling around London the same day, it's even more economical.
Indeed, I do confirm that. It was around 14 USD te entire day
On our recent trip to London, we took the Picadilly Line from Heathrow to Russell Square, where we were staying. We missed the morning rush, so it wasn't too crowded. And while the train made a few stops along the way, we found it to be an easy and enjoyable ride.
I’m a Londoner myself and that’s a very good option. The Elizabeth Line is the best in my opinion in terms of speed vs price, but it really depends on where you are staying as to which train you should get.
Does it go through Notting Hill Gate station?
@@franciscocolin2008 No
@@franciscocolin2008it doesn’t but you can change for the District line at Earl’s Court to go to Notting Hill
Yeah as a (West) Londoner, I would suggest that anyone staying near a Piccailly Line station should probably just run with that. It ain't like the Liz doesn't get crowded.
If you are staying near a District Line station in Central London on the Tower Hill branch like Sloane Square, it may still be the eaiest option to get the tube and change at Barons Court (v. easy transfer).
Transferring from the Liz isn't always that much fun.
We had the pleasure of meeting you 3 weeks ago upon our arrival in London, while my husband and I were waiting for the Piccadilly line and you were filming this video! Thanks to our being your faithful followers and watching all of your videos in California previous to our trip, we were able to navigate for the city of London at easy, and to enjoy many of the activities that you suggest in other videos. You are very accurate and reliable with all the information you share, and very nice in person!! Thank you Jess.
PS. You are right, the "Tube" option was very hot, crowded and took a long time to get to our destination, but oh well, we wanted the total local welcoming British experience! ha
I have to say that on the way back to Heathrow, that was the most efficient option.
We're glad you guys had a good time!
What I think is important/interesting to note with Heathrow Express: Depending on how long in advance you know which days you'll be arriving and leaving, you can get tickets at a very reduced price!
Paid like £5 each for our arrival next July 😂 Why isn't this mentioned?
Agreed! Last time I travelled I booked Heathrow Express once I booked my flight, like 3 months before, and I paid 11 pounds one way.
Another vote for Heathrow Express - plan ahead and it isn’t as pricey. Loved it.
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@@MichaelCorleone562 Its still no use unless you literally are staying on the doorstep of Paddington. If you are staying deep into the West End, then you will still have the hassle of either hailing a taxi or having to carry luggage onto the underground, which at certain times of day will be busy.
We are coming to London in June 2024 and have prebooked the Heathrow Express. By doing this we were able to purchase our tickets for £5.50 each
Whoa, I didn’t know they could get that cheap. Nice! Lowest I’ve paid was £12.
You just have to book at least 90 days out
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It's £5.50 for a one way advanced fare
You can pre book. However if like Jess said your not staying at Paddington then it's best not to use it.
My wife and I visited the UK in October 2023 from Australia. Straight after arriving at Heathrow, we boarded a National Express bus to Southampton, stayed there 2 nights and boarded a ship to Norway on a 2 week cruise. Once back in Southampton, we took another National Epress bus to Victoria Street bus station. We stayed in London for a week (at West Kensington), and took the Tube every day to see the sights. A lovely young lady that worked at Earl's Court station recommended we get a weekly Oyster pass that covered 3 zones. I think it cost us £80 for the week. It was much cheaper than paying daily. When we were leaving, we took the Tube back to Heathrow, and even though it was well out of our ticketed zone, it accepted the card at the end. For the first few days, travelling on the Tube was a bit confusing, but once we realised the zones and the colour of the lines, we were old hands after a week 😊
Nice to hear this .. what part of the world are you in now?
We stay near Paddington so the Elizabeth line was our first choice. Although it was about 9am we had no problem finding a seat and sorting our luggage. The step free access was also great with our wheelie bags. Our return trip was on the Heathrow Express, but because we had booked through "Trainline" 3 months in advance, the costs were comparable to the Elizabeth Line.
This is a great PSA. Many people don't realize that Heathrow is not close at all to downtown. Also people don't realize just how big London is!
Yeah it’s about 15 miles out of central.
There is no downtown just FYI 🙂but thanks for watching our video!
The Express is wonderful. I use it every time I travel to London. Low stress. Very comfortable. Dependable.
Always get a black taxi it can cost between £55-£100 but it’s depending on what part of London you are gong to.
The drivers know exactly where they are going and can get you to your destinations again depending on where you are going between 30-50 minutes.
Iv found this to be the easiest way to travel from the airport into central London and the most stress free plus getting in a London black taxi you can see all the sights on your way.
Plus the black taxis know there way around better than any other pre booked company’s.
If you're staying east, it will definitely take a lot longer than 50 mins ;)
@@loveandlondon depends on what part of east you are 75-80% of people go in and around the Centre of town east is maximum £100 👍🏼
Super helpful information! Watched before a first trip to London in December with my spouse and two children and knew exactly our options because of this video. The Piccadilly line worked great for us newbies and was good to get used to the Tube right from the start of our trip.
Just came back from a trip to London and we used the Elizabeth line to Paddington and vice versa. Our flight arrived at 7am on a week day so we caught a bit of people's daily life at the different stations along the way, which we liked. It's very well indicated in the airport despite being quite a walk from Terminal 2, but this is to expect in such a big place like Heathrow. Very useful video for people who never visited London.
Well Jess, amazing timing. I am from London but haven't left the country since COVID and the Elizabeth line being introduced to service. So coming back from Madrid to Heathrow next Wednesday, I was starting to search the best way to get back and you saved me a job! Thanks. Just one thing about the Piccadilly Line, it actually goes to North London as opposed to North East London with the end of the line being Cockfosters, but unlike me I doubt many of your subscribers will go North of Kings Cross. Great video as usual and you helped a local out here!
Just returned from London. We booked our Heathrow express tickets about 3+ months in advance - £5.50 one way. Used this many times.
If you have a lot of luggage and are travelling by train, might be a good idea to choose a route so you change trains at step-free stations (clearly marked on the tube map). This way you can avoid crowded escalators or stairs. All Elizabeth line stations are step-free by design and most are very spacious, being built with higher capacity in mind. Another point about the Elizabeth Line is the trains are much longer than tube trains. Central stations can have two exits, which can be in or near two different tube stations (eg Moorgate/Liverpool Street). So you may need to know the correct exit for your interchange. Or follow the signs of course.
Avoid Stratford if you can. Claims to be step free but to get out the station you have to use a series of lifts from platform going up a level down a level and finally out by going up another level , but we found the lift failed and had to lug heavy suitcases up a flight if stairs. Horrible experience.
We usually take the Picadilly line as we take a train out of Kings Cross to northern England. Works fine and takes an hour. There are lifts (elevators) at Kings Cross so it's super easy if you have lots of luggage.
On my recent visit to london your advice for bolt and citymapper helped me a lot. Thank you so much. Enjoy all your videos. Lots of ❤
The Elizabeth Line is obviously the most balanced option between all three rail lines to get from Heathrow and central London.
Well done Jess. Another great vid. I am sure many of those travelling from mainland Europe would find a Gatwick Airport vid useful as well
👍 excellent thanks - I'll be forwarding this to some friends who are visiting this year
Perfect guide for people coming in London! Well done Jess! :)
Coming in mid Nov, your page is such a lifesaver
We stayed at a hotel near the Gloucester Road Tube stop. So, taking the Piccadilly Line was easy, particularly with a Sunday morning arrival at Heathrow.
I'm so glad I found your channel! 😊 After your videos, I want to immediately pack my suitcase and come to London! 😊
Thanks, Jess! I just got back from London on Tuesday and used a lot of your tips. I had an awesome time. I got a round trip ticket on the Heathrow Express for 37 GBP.. it was a comfy ride, so no complaints.
thanks for the info, very informative
This is amazing information. Thanks for really breaking it down!
I took the elizabeth line from the airport to the city. But when i flew back home, i was coming back to london from nottingham. I decided to take the coach back as i don’t want to keep on transferring trains with all my luggages. I was a solo traveller, so the coach during the end of my trip worked for me as i just sat comfortably on the coach.
I absolutely loved the elizabeth line train i took at the start of my trip though 🥰 i was already in london around 630 and was already on the train an hr later. Wasn’t that crowded and it was a very comfortable ride 👍🏻 love the efficiency of trains ❤
Thank you so much! I'm actually a Londoner but have lived away for many years. Am flying into Heathrow in March and was so bewildered by the new (to me!) Elizabeth line and all the options of how to get to Waterloo. Sorted now 😂
This is really good content. Very consice, yet thorough
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The new Elizabeth line carriages look very nice. Piccadilly Line trains are super frequent around 5 minutes. A very good option if you choose a hotel in the Hounslow area. Sure, it is a 45 minute train ride to central London but hotels are much more affordable.
Much more affordable for a reason haha. We prefer to stay in actual London, but you do what works for you!
Great information for visiting London, I have been able to narrow down places to stay and how to get their with these videos!! Thank you for all your resources!
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On Heathrow Express, Kids even were free in First Class. So, when traveling alone with my three kids, it was a comfortable, easy and not too expensive option. For me, it was worth the money.
I've traveled to London A LOT and I never realized the Elizabeth and the Piccadilly lines are so different in cost! Great video and great information!
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I stayed in the Kensington area of London recently. Took the Heathrow Express in but took the Picadilly Line back to Heathrow. Nice to know there are options via public transportation. 😊
Piccadilly Line is definitely the best option if you’re staying in Kensington. Heathrow Express is expensive, takes you to the wrong part of central London, then you have to pay for the underground anyway to get onwards to Kensington.
@@underground1019 indeed, a lesson for next time because I love Kensington 😊
Great information but it should be noted that your National Express coach ticket will only include one suitcase per ticket. Extra suitcases cost £10 each.
Very Helpful. Thanks 🎉
The Elizabeth line was just great, from Paddington is a short hop into the tube. Conveniently located and affordable.
Very nice video. Thanks. I always love Metros. For accommodations, just stay very near the metro station but check that they have lift or escalator. The older and smaller stations don't have these. We stayed near the Paddington Station and it was very convenient. The train is ground level. You enter the station and the tracks are there. Piccadilly Line train is also very good. It's more pack but it's fine. No traffic to deal with.
Happy travels.
I validated my BritRail pass at Heathrow & used it to ride the Heathrow Express into London.
Also omg girl….THANK YOU for the city mapper advice. What a great app!!! I used it so much and it was so helpful!!!
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I was there last month and took the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow to Tottenham Court Road and then decided to walk to my hotel because I didn't want to climb those stairs in the Piccadilly Circus station and hurt my wrist in trying to carry my luggage 😅 thanks to your videos and tips I managed to get around on the tube easily just with my Apple Pay on Apple Watch. I met a American middle age couple who was surprised that Apple Watch could be used to tap in/out while her husband was searching his pockets for the card to tap out 😅
I’m a Londoner myself so can confirm you made exactly the right decision there. All the stations on the Elizabeth Line are step free, whereas the Piccadilly line stations in central London are old and only have escalators which could be difficult with large bags.
One other thing that could be mentioned is the amount of walking you may have to do when reaching your travel option. For example, getting from Terminal 2 to the Heathrow Express/Elizabeth line station has you walking down a considerable length of underground tunnels.
I agree, it probably took me a good 1/2 hour to make it to the platform and that is after a 10 hr. Flight, queuing through Customs, and dragging your suitcase behind you. For someone like me whose mobility is slowing down, the should have installed portions of moving walks or a trolley to take people like me.
True, at the Terminal 2 & 3 rail hub the Tube is much closer to Terminal 2 than 3, and HEX/Elizabeth line is closer to Terminal 3 than 2.
Also after the walk which took me 10 minutes, you may have to wait another 10 minutes for the train to arrive. So the 15 minutes to London on the Heathrow Express is not 35 to 40 minutes. Then if you have to take the underground or taxi from Paddington you could end up with a 1 hour journey.
Most useful video, thank you :)
In 2019 we were staying a 2 minute walk from King's Cross. Took the Tube around 330 to 430pm without any issues or problems with space for our luggage. Would do again.
Traditionally, I have used the Heathrow Express as my default method, but with recent trips, I have used the Tube when I either had no choice (cancelled flights are no fun) or wanted to get as close as possible to where I needed to be. My upcoming trip will have me on the Heathrow Express again, BUT as I will be travelling on to Scotland and eventually returning to London, I WILL find out just how good the Elizabeth Line is. Already got the tickets booked.
Extraordinary video, useful and clear.
Very helpful ☺Thanks a lot.
Very helpful indeed.
was returning from Tokyo to London Heathrow a couple weeks back, used the Heathrow express as part of my journey to return to London Kings Cross so I could catch a train back up North. Although Im a UK resident I am not a London expert by a longshot, and I took the Heathrow express expecting it to be the same as any other tube train, the only thing I had on my mind was getting back home as quickly and conveniently as possible. Used my debit card for payment and didn't get my travel bill till a couple days later, and when I saw I was charged almost 30 quid to take 2 tube trains to kings crossed i was absolutely shocked, especially after returning from Japans super affordable train fares. I thought I might have forgot to scan a gate somewhere and thats why I was being charged so much. This video enlightened me why my travel bill was so much, thanks for the info
Last time I was in London I lived at Seven Sisters, which was great as I was coming from Stansted - it takes about 30 minutes to get there from the airport by train calling at Tottenham Hale and about 15 - 20 minutes to get to the city center by tube (Victoria Line) from there.
I was in London in August and I took the new Elizabeth line return to Heathrow. It was a bit of a walk to the platform from my gate, but it took me directly to the Tottenham Court Station, and from there it was a 5 minute walk around the corner to my hotel. I have stayed in this are for 15 years, so close to Oxford St., Chinatown, theatre district, British museum and the Northern and Central tube lines gets you to any other tube you need to take. I have kept my original Oystercard and just top it up on every new trip over to London.
The Victoria Station/Terminal area gives me the stresses. I can’t abide being near there. This is a great video for advice getting from Heathrow- I really like taking Heathrow Express- of course it depends on where you stay, like Jess said. But it’s comfy and quick. ❤🇬🇧
Thanks so much for all these great informations.... perfect 🙏👍🤗
I come at the 18th november for a short visit to london but my airport is stansted. I'm every year one time in London 🥰 I love these city and the people in London so much
Sitting in the airport waiting for our flight to Heathrow now. This video was perfect timing
Have a great visit
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A very very useful video, thank you 👍
Eagerly waiting for this vlog! 👍
Great video. London certainly has a brilliant integrated transport system, compared to many cities. Not perfect but still very good.
I travel to London every 6 weeks. I exclusively ride the Heathrow Express. 15 minutes to PAD. You can change to taxi or the Lizzie Line at PAD.
been to london twice. we also took the picadilly line into london. it was easy and not too crowded.
have not used heathrow express as it seemed to costly for one person. and the same with a taxi. I have only used a bus to get to other towns like dover.
the elizathean line was still being built when I was there last.
Finding myself been searching all those stations/areas you mentioned to Emirates stadium on google map as your video goes 😂😂 “North London Forever! Whatever the weather, these streets are our own” ❤
Looking forward to using the tube this October; It will be my first time to the UK.
I was in London a couple of weeks ago. I ended up taking the Piccadily line out and the Elizabeth line in to the airport. A lot of elevators in Heathrow but pretty easy to get around.
Busses/coaches mostly leave from T2/3. That said if you need to transit between there and T4/5, you can do so for free on the tube or Elizabeth line using a contactless card. Maybe good to know too if you're not even going to London, but catching a connecting flight!
love this, this video came at the perfect time, going to london tuesday!
Have a great time!
Very informative video, and very well done! This will be helpful on our next trip across the pond. I have to admit, it's great fun to just watch Jess! She's the best!!
omg i found this so helpful!!!
Great to hear!
I have taken the Heathrow Express since it was implemented. Its worth every penny and you can book ahead on the website. The caveat is I travel light and am generally solo. The Elizabeth wasnt finished when I was in ton last so I might give that a go. I've done the trip from Picadilly to Russel Square before the Heathrow express and it's perfectly fine.
I used the Elizabeth Line to get to/from my hotel in Shoreditch a few weeks ago. It typically runs great, AND the fare you pay goes toward your daily fare cap if you use the Tube services later in the day.
One caution: Allow enough time back to Heathrow if traveling from London. The day I left, Elizabeth Line had severe delays due to a trespasser. It also messed up Heathrow Express, so just an example of always getting to the airport early!.
Underrated comment - this is absolutely true.
Last week, I walked the eight minutes to my Elizabeth Line station to pick up my "on-time" - according to their app - train to T5, and it was cancelled when I'd arrived.
Never trust TfL, always have a plan B and a plan C.
I would suggest having some podcasts to listen to while on the go, one thing to consider is that at times it’s hard to charge a mobile phone in public transport. Not all trains are fitted with chargers so a small power bank might be worth having especially if you’re using your phone to pay for things.
Took Heathrow Express to Paddington and then a taxi from
Paddington to my hotel. I’m leaving London in a few hours and I’m doing the same on the way back. I was staying in Pimlico and it was about 30 pounds. Highly recommend.
If you buy the Heathrow Express tickets online in advance (at least 90 days) it's only BP5.5 each way per person. I recently visited London and did this. The best option for people who plan in advance!
Not any more, that ticket has been withdrawn. Cheapest advance fare is £15.
Thanks for the update! Glad I was able to use it last September. London was great!
As a word of advice when travelling to Heathrow Airport on the Piccadilly line and you want a cheaper fare (even it's a bit inconvenient if you have a lot of luggage),you can tap out at Hatton Cross and then tap back in and you can travel to any Heathrow station for free due to Hatton Cross becoming part of the Heathrow Free Travel Zone in September 2022
Seems a bit too inconvenient considering how little it saves but you do you :)
Just got back from London yesterday!! I loved being back in my favorite city! The tube is soooo easy, safe and convenient! The only reason I took a taxi to Heathrow was because I had heavy luggage because I was in Italy for a wedding beforehand but if I was just visiting London with smaller luggage I’d def take the Elizabeth line
Totally fine!
Nice video. If (and mostly only if) your hotel is near Paddington, you can get really cheap HEX tickets if you buy early. Over the summer we stayed near Grosvenor Square and couldn't believe how easy it was to walk even with bags (other than the good old cobblestones) from Bond Street to our hotel on the Elizabeth Line. You just have to watch the exits...
I just got home from a trip to London. Taking the Elizabeth line to and from Heathrow couldn’t have been easier. Also the Citymapper app is excellent. The Freenow app was the way to go while in Edinburgh.
Thanks Jess! I'm bummed today is my last day in London. :( I usually take the underground Piccadilly & District Lines to get to my hotel which is a block away from one of the stations. I'm glad you mentioned that commuters use this, I learned that the hard way. I once had to jump on the tube early on a week day morning to catch my flight, and it was a real pain in the arse with my luggage and all the people.
Quite a number of years ago, shortly after they inaugurated The London Heathrow Express from Paddington to Heathrow, I did ride it back out to airport. It cost my 10 Pound Sterling for a one way ticket. That was long ago.
I went into London on the Tube... Piccadilly Line to Leicester Square, and transferred to the train going to Charing Cross, Edgeware, and Golders Green where my lodging was.
It at least used to be the case that journeys between the three rail stations within Heathrow (Terminal 5, Terminal 4 and Terminals 2 & 3) by whichever means is free of charge, i.e. your card doesn't get charged when you tap out. This may be relevant because Heathrow Express doesn't go to Terminal 4.
I’ve been to London a bunch of times so there wasn’t anything new to me here. That said, THIS IS A TERRIFIC VIDEO to help those who haven’t been and don’t know their options. Frankly, the content creator here is spot-on with her recommendation and list of options. This is an EXCEPTIONALLY USEFUL VIDEO. Well done, folks.
we're glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!
Living in London and a frequent traveller via Heathrow my my personal choice and recommendation would be the Elizabeth line. Very convenient and economic plus unlike the other tube line to Heathrow (Piccadilly) it's roomier and air conditioned !
At Terminal 5, the Tube station and Heathrow Express station are on the same level but there is no access between them; you have to go up to ground level and down again. Which is why, when asked by an American couple on the Tube platform how to get to the Heathrow Express, I found myself uttering the words "You can't get there from here". 🙂
Great Video. We took the Elisabeth Line from Heathrow when we had a day trip Düsseldorf London. We used the oyster card and because the day Limit is 15 pounds it was very cheap travelling to and back with the Elisabeth Line the same day plus using the tube the day over. The only bad thing was that we were very confused in the beginning because we could 't find the Elisabeth Line. We weren' t aware that it runs as a train, we always looked for the signs for underground. It took us a while ;-)
Contactless payment has the daily cap too 🙂
I took the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow to Stratford with no troubles at all. Easy peasy. And Stratford is still in Zone 2 for all trips into Central London for tourist shenanigans.
The Elizabeth Line in morning rush hour is like World War Z. The Heathrow Express is worth every penny. The Tube is not that bad after morning rush. But do not try to go cheap to London because there is nothing cheap in London. Save up for it and then spend it and have a good time. The Thames water taxi to Greenwich and other places is a lot of fun.
London can be expensive, but do your research. There are lot of things to see that are free or reasonably priced. Most of the big museums and art galleries are free for example. You could waste a lot of money and time visiting the London Eye. Or pay just £6 and climb the historic Monument. Or visit the Skygarden or the newer Horizon 22, the tallest viewing platform in Europe, for free. Though you do need to book.
Also, most people plan their trips at least three months in advance so why wouldn't you take the Heathrow express for £5.50 per person for 90 day advanced purchase. The London eye is definitely a crowded ripoff there are many much better options another one is the IFS Gondola that takes you 300 feet above the Thames for a really reasonable rate.
I use the Piccadilly line to east London then change to the DLR, this works for me if I'm only carrying one bag. Any more I book a car service. The tube is cheap and cheerful and even better, that drove one of the tunneling machines that built the Victoria Line back in the 1960s. If you do take the Heathrow Express from terminal 4, do admire the station as I worked on the construction of that as an Inspector of Works.
Thanks for the post, put over in a very way, sadly Heathrow is a hodge podge of terminals spread about all over the place and not a good advert for LONDON.
PS: I flew into Heathrow as a kid in 1952 aboard a BOAC 4 propeller aircraft, from Accra in West Africa via Tripoli and Rome to refuel. It took 25 hrs. But I did see the Queen's coronation, so that's two I've seen.
ahha we don't think it's that bad
I've only flown from to Heathrow once and took the Tube option and it is very convenient but yeah, if it's crowded and carry big luggage it's a uncomfy
If you're booking your trip to Heathrow far enough in advance, the Heathrow Express can be very cheap - as low as £5.50 if you book early enough. If you pay on the day, you will end up paying the most expensive price of £25 per head. Otherwise, the Elizabeth Line is probably the best balance between price and convenience. I would only recommend Taxi if you have mobility problems amd your final destination isn't anywhere near a train or tube station. London black cabs can use bus lanes but can also hit traffic so likely to be a slower option unless you're travelling late at night.
Thank you or as we say here in Hawai'i: mahalo nui loa for all the videos and for the fabulous emails! Aloha from the big Island!
Thanks! I was in London before the Elizabeth line opened and contactless payment was available. Now theres more choices for transportation and payment, nice
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Got back from London a few days ago.
I pre-booked the Heathrow Express. Got it for £26 return, knew well in advance, but couldn't ever get it cheaper.
I think it's a good option for Solo travellers who haven't been before or in a long time (my case 2006).
I do like London and I have to London so many times including riding on the London Underground.
Thanks for sharing God bless
Cool video!!😉🤩
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I forgot for what reason but on my last trip, the Heathrow Express wasn't an option. There were rail strikes in the time frame I arrived, so I think it was affecting the Heathrow Express as well. Can't exactly remember. So I wound up opting for the Elizabeth Line. The Piccadilly Line was an option of course & I took it once before, but one, I was eager to get to the hotel & two, shiny new line to try out. Definitely opting for the Elizabeth Line on future trips. It'll save me the extra step of having to book yet another thing in advance of the trip. 😅
I travel light with just a backpack and carryon, so the Piccadilly line works fine for me as long as it’s after the morning rush. Just try to get a seat near a door at Heathrow, because it will get more crowded as you get closer to Central London. If you have larger luggage, the Elizabeth line would probably be better as the trains have more space. If you have large or multiple bags, be aware that in some Underground stations you will have to go up some stairs before you get to the lifts or escalators.
Also worth mentioning the Elizabeth Line stations in Central London all have lifts to street level, as opposed to most of the Piccadilly Line stations which only have escalators, which could be difficult if you have large bags.
Thank you so much for your excellent videos. We have been to London more than 25 times but still find your advice so helpful, time saving and cost saving. We will be traveling to London in May, arriving LHR. There will be 5 adults and 5 children 7 - 11 years of age. We will be staying at a hotel right near Waterloo station. Would you choose the Elizabeth Line then connect to the tube or is there a better option in your opinion. Also, do children under 11 ride the tube for free? Thanks, Harold
Flown into London 3 times in 10 years, and usually use the Piccadilly or the Heathrow Express. But this was before the Elizabeth Line was open. So will take that, or H Express next time, or maybe even a coach so I can see something.