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London Heathrow Airport Shuttles Guide
Shuttle and transfer services running to and from London Heathrow Airport. London Heathrow Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of shuttle services to choose from — two in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.
RailAir
RailAir operates scheduled coach services linking Heathrow Airport with Reading, Guildford & Woking, and Watford Junction. Services run seven days a week and are timed to connect with train services. Coaches offer dedicated luggage space, free Wi‑Fi and at‑seat USB charging, providing comfortable and convenient rail‑to‑air transfers direct to Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 and (on RA1/RA2) Terminal 5.
Routes (3)
Airport to/from Reading railway station
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RA1 links Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 and 5 with Reading railway station, with an intermediate stop at Winnersh Triangle and Reading’s Cemetery Junction. Coaches are timed to connect with rail services at Reading and provide frequent, direct transfers with ample luggage space and onboard Wi‑Fi and USB charging.
Airport to/from Guildford & Woking railway stations
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RA2 provides direct coach links from Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 and 5 to Woking and Guildford, serving key intermediate stops including Paragon Roundabout (McLaren), Woking Station (Southside), The Bird in Hand and The Chase (University of Surrey) before terminating at Guildford railway station.
Airport to/from Watford Junction railway station
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RA3 links Heathrow with Watford Junction, calling at local stops in Watford including Grove Mill, Wentworth Close and Town Hall, providing a direct coach connection between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Watford’s mainline rail hub.
National Express
National Express runs scheduled, prebookable coach services between Heathrow Airport (LHR) and towns and airports across the UK, including direct inter-airport links. Coaches offer reserved seating, generous luggage allowances, accessible boarding at many stops and real-time coach tracking, providing a convenient alternative to rail, taxis or private transfers.
Routes (14)
Heathrow Airport to/from London
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Direct coaches between Heathrow (Terminals 2&3, Central Bus Station and Terminal 5) and London Victoria Coach Station, with frequent departures and luggage-friendly vehicles.
Heathrow Airport to/from Gatwick Airport
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Direct inter-airport coaches linking Heathrow (Central Bus Station for Terminals 2&3 and Terminal 5) with Gatwick Airport’s South and North Terminals.
Heathrow Airport to/from Luton Airport
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Direct coaches between Heathrow (Terminals 2&3, Central Bus Station and Terminal 5) and Luton Airport, providing a simple inter-airport transfer with luggage space.
Heathrow Airport to/from Stansted Airport
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Direct coach services connecting Heathrow (Central Bus Station for Terminals 2&3 and Terminal 5) with Stansted Airport Coach Station.
Heathrow Airport to/from Birmingham
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Direct coaches between Heathrow (Terminals 2&3 and 5) and Birmingham Coach Station (Digbeth).
Heathrow Airport to/from Birmingham Airport
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Direct inter-airport coaches linking Heathrow (Terminals 2&3 and 5) with Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Heathrow Airport to/from Bristol
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Direct coaches between Heathrow (Terminals 2&3, Central Bus Station and Terminal 5) and Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
Heathrow Airport to/from Oxford
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Frequent direct coaches, operated by a third-party partner and sold via National Express, linking Heathrow (Terminals 2&3 and 5) with High Wycombe Coachway, Oxford (Thornhill Park & Ride) and Oxford Bus Station.
Heathrow Airport to/from Leeds
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Direct coaches between Heathrow (Terminals 2&3 and 5) and Leeds Coach Station.
Heathrow Airport to/from Cambridge
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Direct coaches connecting Heathrow (Terminals 2&3 and 5) with Cambridge Parkside (city centre).
Heathrow Airport to/from Bournemouth
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Direct coaches between Heathrow (Terminals 2&3 and 5) and Bournemouth.
Heathrow Airport to/from Southampton
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Direct coaches between Heathrow (Terminals 2&3 and 5) and Southampton Coach Station.
Heathrow Airport to/from Cardiff
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Direct coaches between Heathrow (Terminals 2&3 and 5) and Cardiff Coach Station (Sophia Gardens).
Heathrow Airport to/from Leicester
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Direct coaches between Heathrow (Terminals 2&3 and 5) and Leicester St Margaret’s Bus Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
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