There are a number of different ways you can travel between London airports. Regular buses, coaches and trains connect London Stansted Airport with Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton Airport.
Can I transfer between airports in London?
The National Express Heathrow – Gatwick bus service is the only direct public transport between the two airports. The only alternative direct option is to take a taxi or a private car service. Although the bus service is the only direct public transport between Heathrow and Gatwick airports it is not the cheapest.
Do I need a PCR test to transit through London Heathrow?
Transiting passengers
If you are transiting through Heathrow (‘airside’ or ‘landside’), you do not need to quarantine or take any pre-departure or post-arrival COVID-19 tests.
How do I transfer from Gatwick to Heathrow?
Gatwick to Heathrow:
Gatwick Express trains to London Victoria depart every 15 minutes from South Terminal and take 30 minutes. The Heathrow Express service departs from Paddington every 15 minutes. Terminal 4 passengers should change at Heathrow Central.
Can you walk from Heathrow t2 to T5?
‘ No. If you need to go through passport control (and from there to the baggage hall and a quick walk through Customs go to landside) then you have the option to use the free HEX service or, depending on how much time you’ll have, you may take the free local bus service to T5.
Is transit via London allowed?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel rules
You do not need to take any COVID-19 tests or fill in a passenger locator form if you transit through the UK. This applies whether you are fully vaccinated or not. The country you’re travelling to from the UK might still have COVID-19 entry rules in place.
Can I change airport in London without visa?
You might need a Visitor in Transit visa if you’re: changing flights in the UK on your way to another country. going through UK border control, for example to check in your luggage for a connecting flight. leaving the UK within 48 hours.
Do you need a Covid test to fly through London airport?
Proof of vaccination status and/or a negative COVID-19 RT PCR test result may be required. You can find out more by using our Sherpa tool above. Learn more about the UK requirements.
Do I have to go through customs at Heathrow for a connecting flight?
CONNECTING FLIGHTS
If your baggage is checked through to your final destination, that’s where you clear customs. If you’re collecting your baggage and checking in to your next flight yourself, you need to pass through customs at Heathrow.
Do I need a Covid test to fly within the UK?
You do not need to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine on arrival in England if you are travelling within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, (the Common Travel Area), and you have not been outside of the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days.
How much is a taxi between Heathrow and Gatwick?
How much does the Minicab Cost from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Other Airports:
| Airports Transfer | Distance | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport | 38 MILES | 50 GBP |
| Heathrow Airport to Southend Airport | 70 MILES | 95 GBP |
| Heathrow Airport to Stansted Airport | 62 MILES | 70 GBP |
| Heathrow Airport to London City Airport | 36 MILES | 49 GBP |
What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to London?
Coach Bus Transfers
By far the cheapest way to get to London from Gatwick is via coach. National Express and easyBus offer coaches that run 24/7 and can cost as little as £8.50 if booked in advance.
Is it easier to get to London from Heathrow or Gatwick?
Anyway, Heathrow is fully geared up to handle large passenger volumes and has better transport links into London than does Gatwick. Heathrow handles nearly twice the volume of travellers than does Gatwick and has five terminals compared to Gatwick’s two.
How long does it take to transfer from Terminal 2 to Terminal 5 at Heathrow?
The Heathrow Central station serves Terminals 2 and 3 with Terminals 4 and 5 having their own stations. From the Heathrow Central Station, again serving Terminals 2 and 3, it takes 16-20 minutes to travel by train to Terminals 4 or 5 accounting for walking time in and around the stations and waiting time.
Is there a free shuttle between terminals at Heathrow?
Free London Underground services and shuttle trains (Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express) are available for inter-terminal transfers between Heathrow Terminals 2&3 and Heathrow Terminal 5.
How long does it take to get from Heathrow T3 to T5?
The journey takes 10-15 minutes depending on the arrival and departure gates. If you need to transfer between Terminals 3 and 5 you can use dedicated flight connections buses.
Do I need a transit visa if I don’t leave the airport?
Transit visas often come up when a traveler’s itinerary includes a layover in another country on the way to their final destination. The traveler won’t leave the airport, but still needs permission to be there during the layover.
Can you change airports after booking?
Yes. An additional charge (per person) will be required for reservations made by travel agents or through another website that are changed by our Reservations, airport or Travel Center personnel. Other airline reservations are on a request basis only and may take 24 hours or more for confirmation.
What is the cost of transit visa for London?
You can refer to the above tables to find the visa fee as per the visa type you want to get. What are the UK visitor in transit visa fees for Indians? UK visitor in transit visa fee in Indian Rupees is INR 6845 and the direct airside transit (DATV) visa fee is Rs. 3744.
Do I need a visa to change terminals in Heathrow?
So, no, you don’t need a visa.
Do I need a Covid test to transit through Schiphol?
No, this is no longer required when you enter the Netherlands via Schiphol. If you are flying from within the EU/Schengen Zone, you are also no longer required to show a negative test result or proof of vaccination or recovery using your Digital COVID Certificate (QR code).