Your guide to transferring between Heathrow's four terminals if you are not flying or have booked two separate flights (self-connecting).
Terminal transfer guide
Terminal 3
On foot
You can walk between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 via the accessible underground passageway. The route is well signposted and can be followed on our interactive Heathrow map.
Average journey time: 10 minutes
Terminal 4
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 4 (change at Hatton Cross). You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 30 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains
Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 4. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
Terminal 5
By London Underground
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 5. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains
Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 5. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
Useful information
- Impairment or mobility difficulties: If you require support, find out how to request assistance.
- Transfer between terminals map: See all routes between terminals (PDF).
Terminal 2
On foot
You can walk between Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 via the accessible underground passageway. The route is well signposted and can be followed on our interactive Heathrow map.
Average journey time: 10 minutes
Terminal 4
By London Underground
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 4 (change at Hatton Cross). You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 30 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains
Free trains (Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line) are available for inter-terminal transfers between HeathrowTerminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 4. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
Terminal 5
By London Underground
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 5. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains
Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Heathrow Terminal 5. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
Useful information
- Impairment or mobility difficulties:If you require support,find out how to request assistance.
- Transfer between terminals map:See all routes between terminals(PDF).
Terminal 2
By London Underground
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains
Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
Terminal 3
By London Underground
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains
Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
Terminal 5
By London Underground
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminal 5 (change at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3). You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 30 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains
Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Heathrow Terminal 5 (change at Terminals 2 & 3). Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 30 minutes
By bus
The free H30 local bus runs every 20 minutes from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5.
Average journey time: 40 minutes
Useful information
- Impairment or mobility difficulties:If you require support,find out how to request assistance.
- Transfer between terminals map:See all routes between terminals(PDF).
Terminal 2
By London Underground
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains
Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
Terminal 3
By London Underground
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains
Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 20 minutes
Terminal 4
By London Underground
Free London Underground services run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminal 4 (change at Hatton Cross). You will need an Oyster card or simply use contactless payment. No charge applied if you only travel between terminals.
Average journey time: 30 minutes
By Heathrow Express or Heathrow Elizabeth Line trains
Free Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line trains run from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Heathrow Terminal 4 (change at Terminals 2 & 3). Please obtain a free Inter-terminal transfer ticket from the ticket machines in the station.
Average journey time: 30 minutes
By bus
The free H30 local bus runs every 20 minutes from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4.
Average journey time: 40 minutes
Useful information
- Impairment or mobility difficulties:If you require support,find out how to request assistance.
- Transfer between terminals map:See all routes between terminals(PDF).
