LHR → Central London

Heathrow to Central London Transfers

A private hire transfer between Heathrow and central London, at a fixed fare agreed before you travel. We collect from all four Heathrow terminals and take you to any address in central London — a hotel, home, office or rail station — or collect you there for your flight out.

Distance
About 15 miles
Typical journey
45–70 minutes, depending on traffic
Fixed fare
From £65 in a Saloon
Free waiting
60 minutes from when your flight lands

Giving us your flight number lets us allow for delays on arrival.

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Heathrow to central London fares

One fixed fare per vehicle, not per passenger. Pick the vehicle that fits your group and your luggage.

One-way fares from Heathrow Airport to central London by vehicle
VehicleTypicallyOne way
SaloonToyota Prius, Hyundai Ioniq or similar£65
Executive SaloonMercedes E-Class or similar£91
Luxury SaloonMercedes S-Class or similar£130
V-ClassMercedes V-Class or similar£124
V-Class 8 SeaterMercedes V-Class or similar£130
Vito 9 SeaterMercedes Vito, VW Transporter or similar£140

One-way fares. Pickups between 22:00 and 06:00 carry a 15% night surcharge. Book the return at the same time and save 5% on both journeys. Passenger and luggage limits for each vehicle are on our vehicles page.

THE LONDON WAY TRANSFER

A trading name of THE LONDON WAY GROUP LTD

Operating centreRoom G.20
450 Bath Road, Longford
Heathrow UB7 0EB
United Kingdom

Book or speak to us

Every journey is pre-booked — we are a private hire operator, so we cannot be hailed. Book by telephone or email, or talk to us about a booking before or during your journey.

Or write to us

info@thelondonwaytransfer.com

Where the central London fare applies

The fixed central London fare covers journeys between Heathrow and the places below. Your exact fare is confirmed when you enter the address. For elsewhere in Greater London, get a quote to see the fare for your journey.

Areas

  • City of London
  • Westminster
  • Mayfair
  • Kensington
  • Chelsea
  • Shoreditch
  • Camden
  • Canary Wharf

Rail stations

  • St Pancras
  • King's Cross
  • Euston
  • Paddington
  • Victoria
  • Waterloo
  • Liverpool Street
  • London Bridge

Venues

  • ExCeL London
  • Olympia London

The journey

Most transfers from Heathrow into central London run along the M4 and then the A4 through west London. Allow 45 to 70 minutes: Kensington, Chelsea and Paddington are at the quicker end, while the City, Shoreditch and Canary Wharf take longer. Traffic is heaviest heading into town on weekday mornings and heading out in the evening.

Arriving at Heathrow

Give us your flight number and we follow the flight. Your driver waits up to 60 minutes from the time it actually lands, and meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board unless your confirmation says otherwise. Terminal-by-terminal details are on our Heathrow airport transfers page.

Central London to Heathrow

Flying out? The same fixed fare applies in the other direction. Choose a pickup time that covers the 45 to 70 minute drive, a margin for traffic, and your airline's check-in time — if you are unsure, tell us your flight time and we will suggest one.

Heathrow to central London questions

How much is a transfer from Heathrow to central London?
£65 one way in a Saloon, and £140 in the Vito 9 Seater. Every vehicle's fare is in the table on this page, and it is the price for the vehicle, not per passenger.
Will the price go up if we get stuck in traffic?
No. It is a fixed fare, not a meter. The only additions are ones you see before you book, such as the night surcharge, or extra waiting you ask your driver for beyond the free 60 minutes.
Do you cover Canary Wharf, Mayfair and Kensington?
Yes. They are all inside the central London fare, along with the other areas and rail stations listed on this page.
Can we book the return journey too?
Yes. Add the return when you book and you save 5% on the two journeys together.
Is the fare the same from central London to Heathrow?
Yes. The fixed fare is the same in both directions.