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Local buses

Local buses at Heathrow

An extensive local bus network provides a low-cost route between Heathrow and towns in west London. Many services offer free travel within the airport site.

Services from Heathrow

To view local bus routes and times, click here (405KB PDF, opens in a new window).

Please note that times and service numbers are subject to change.

For more details of routes from Heathrow, view our bus network map.

London travel information can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk or by calling 020 7222 1234.

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Tickets and fares

Services into west London are part of the Transport for London network. A single adult fare for anywhere in London is £2*. Pre-paid Oyster cards can also be used on the Transport for London network.

You can buy tickets on the bus - it's best to have the correct money ready.

Many services within the airport site are free. For details see our Travelling Around Heathrow map and Heathrow free travel table (PDF format).

* All children under the age of 11 years travel free. Children aged 14 or 15 need an 11-15 or Child photocard, or 14/15 Citizencard. Child fares are also available to New Deal photocard holders.

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Where to catch buses

Heathrow central bus station is located between Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The terminals are a few minutes' walk away via underground walkways.

The bus station is open 24 hours a day and the travel centre is open from 06:00 to 22:30. Baggage trolleys are available and there is a lift to the underground level.

Some services call at Hatton Cross, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 (see our local bus routes table for details). Free transfers between terminals are available using Heathrow Express, Heathrow Connect or one of the free bus services. To find out where to pick up your bus in Terminal 5, view our forecourt map.