Heathrow to central London by tube
The Piccadilly line from all Heathrow terminals: journey times, fares and first and last trains.
Journey times from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
| To | Time on the train | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Square | 52 min | Piccadilly |
| King's Cross St Pancras | 59 min | Piccadilly |
| Green Park | 50 min | Piccadilly |
| South Kensington | 43 min | Piccadilly |
| Earl's Court | 40 min | Piccadilly |
| Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly lines) | 34 min | Piccadilly |
Running time from TfL’s timetable, plus about 4 minutes for a change of line. Terminal 5 is one stop further out; Terminal 4 is on a separate loop and trains there run less often.
Fares from Heathrow
A pay as you go journey from Heathrow to Oxford Circus (zone 1) costs £5.90 with Oyster or contactless at any hour: TfL charges the peak fare on every Tube journey to or from Heathrow that starts, ends or passes through zone 1, so there is no off-peak price. A paper single costs £7.00. These are TfL’s 2026 prices, in force since 1 March 2026. Heathrow is in zone 6, so the fare covers six zones. The Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express are faster but charge more.
Frequently asked questions
About 52 minutes on the Piccadilly line from Terminals 2 & 3 to Leicester Square, without changing.
The Piccadilly line, which serves Terminals 2 & 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
On Friday and Saturday nights the Night Tube runs on the Piccadilly line to Terminals 2 & 3 and Terminal 5, but not to Terminal 4.
A pay as you go journey from Heathrow to Oxford Circus (zone 1) costs £5.90 with Oyster or contactless at any hour: TfL charges the peak fare on every Tube journey to or from Heathrow that starts, ends or passes through zone 1, so there is no off-peak price. A paper single costs £7.00. These are TfL’s 2026 prices, in force since 1 March 2026.