LHR ➔ Central London (Paddington, Bond Street, Soho, Covent Garden & City) ✓ Mis à jour 2026

De Heathrow Airport (LHR) à Central London (Paddington, Bond Street, Soho, Covent Garden & City) : Train, Bus & Taxi [2026]

📍 Distance: 24 km
⚡ Plus rapide: 15 min
💰 Dès: £5.60 ($7.20)
🏆 Recommandé: Elizabeth Line (33 min) / Heathrow Express (15 min)
⚡ Verdict Rapide en 10 Secondes :

For 80% of visitors, the purple Elizabeth Line (£13.30 contactless, 28 mins to Paddington, 33 mins to Bond Street / Soho, 40 mins to Farringdon / Liverpool Street) is the #1 Best Choice because it goes straight through the heart of Central London without changing trains at Paddington! Choose the Piccadilly Line Tube (£5.60, 50 mins) if your hotel is in South Kensington, Earl’s Court, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, or King’s Cross, or the 15-minute Heathrow Express (£25, or £10–£16 booked in advance) if staying right at Paddington.

Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 24 km west of Central London. Since the full opening of the Elizabeth Line, travelers no longer have to pay £25 for the Heathrow Express just to pay another £2.80 to switch to the Underground at Paddington.

Comparatif des Transports (Tarifs 2026)

Option de Transport Durée Tarif 2026 Fréquence Idéal pour Réservation / Info
🚆 Elizabeth Line (Direct to Paddington, Bond St, Soho & City) Meilleur Choix
28–42 min
£13.30 contactless
$17.10 / €15.80
 Every 10–15 min Paddington, Mayfair, Oxford Street, Soho, British Museum, Farringdon & Canary Wharf Get UK eSIM for Live TfL Tube Status →
🚇 Piccadilly Line London Underground (Tube) Le Moins Cher
45–58 min
£5.60 contactless
$7.20 / €6.65
 Every 4–6 min South Kensington, Earl’s Court, Knightsbridge, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden & King’s Cross Voir les Étapes ↓
🚆 Heathrow Express (15 Minutes Non-Stop to Paddington) Le Plus Rapide
15–21 min
£25.00 (£10+ advance)
$32.00 / €29.50
 Every 15 min Hotels right around Paddington / Lancaster Gate or GWR trains to Oxford/Bath Book Heathrow Express Ticket on Klook →
🚘 Pre-Booked Private Heathrow Transfer (Cheaper than Black Cabs) Porte-à-Porte
45–70 min
£68–£88 / car
$87–$112 per car
 24/7 Meet & Greet Families with 4+ suitcases & late-night arrivals Book Private Heathrow Car on Klook →

Toutes les Options Étape par Étape

Option #1 Meilleur Choix

🚆 Elizabeth Line (Direct to Paddington, Bond St, Soho & City)

£13.30 contactless $17.10 / €15.80
⏱️ Durée du trajet 28–42 min
🔄 Fréquence Every 10–15 min
🕒 Horaires 05:10 – 23:45
🎟️ Où acheter le billet Tap contactless Visa/Mastercard/Apple Pay directly on the yellow gate reader
✅ Avantage principal: Spacious modern air-conditioned trains, step-free elevators at every station & continues past Paddington
⚠️ À noter: £7.70 more expensive than the Piccadilly Line Tube

Étapes depuis le hall des arrivées :

  1. Follow the purple "Trains / Elizabeth Line" signs from Arrivals at Terminal 2/3, Terminal 4, or Terminal 5.
  2. Tap your contactless bank card or phone on the yellow reader at the gate (do not buy a paper ticket).
  3. Check the overhead screen to ensure you board the purple Elizabeth Line (not the Heathrow Express on the adjacent platform) and ride directly into Central London.
Get UK eSIM for Live TfL Tube Status →
Option #2 Le Moins Cher

🚇 Piccadilly Line London Underground (Tube)

£5.60 contactless $7.20 / €6.65
⏱️ Durée du trajet 45–58 min
🔄 Fréquence Every 4–6 min
🕒 Horaires 05:00 – 23:45 (24h Fri/Sat)
🎟️ Où acheter le billet Tap contactless card / Apple Pay at the Underground barriers
✅ Avantage principal: Cheapest rail option (£5.60 flat fare anytime) and counts toward your daily TfL Zone 1–6 cap (£15.60)
⚠️ À noter: Smaller Tube carriages and 18 stops into central London (~50 mins)

Étapes depuis le hall des arrivées :

  1. Follow "London Underground" signs to the dark-blue Piccadilly Line station at T2/3, T4, or T5.
  2. Tap your contactless card and ride directly into West End or King’s Cross.
Option #3 Le Plus Rapide

🚆 Heathrow Express (15 Minutes Non-Stop to Paddington)

£25.00 (£10+ advance) $32.00 / €29.50
⏱️ Durée du trajet 15–21 min
🔄 Fréquence Every 15 min
🕒 Horaires 05:12 – 23:48
🎟️ Où acheter le billet Pre-book e-ticket on Klook to avoid walk-up fares
✅ Avantage principal: Only 15 minutes from T2/3 (21 mins from T5) to Paddington; children 15 and under ride FREE
⚠️ À noter: Terminates at Paddington; expensive (£25) unless pre-booked

Étapes depuis le hall des arrivées :

  1. Scan your QR ticket at the Train Station barriers and board the Heathrow Express non-stop to London Paddington.
Book Heathrow Express Ticket on Klook →
Option #4 Porte-à-Porte

🚘 Pre-Booked Private Heathrow Transfer (Cheaper than Black Cabs)

£68–£88 / car $87–$112 per car
⏱️ Durée du trajet 45–70 min
🔄 Fréquence 24/7 Meet & Greet
🕒 Horaires 24 Hours
🎟️ Où acheter le billet Pre-book online via Klook
✅ Avantage principal: Fixed upfront fare (£68–£88) is 30% cheaper than metered Heathrow black cabs (£100–£125)
⚠️ À noter: M4 / A4 road traffic into central London can take 60+ minutes

Étapes depuis le hall des arrivées :

  1. Pre-book your car on Klook and meet your driver holding your name board outside customs.
Book Private Heathrow Car on Klook →
📶 CONSEIL DATA MOBILE & VTC À L’ARRIVÉE

Besoin d’Internet au Terminal pour Uber / Bolt / FreeNow & Maps ?

Le Wi-Fi de l’aéroport coupe souvent sur le trottoir extérieur où se trouvent les zones Uber / Bolt / FreeNow. Installez une eSIM avant le départ pour commander votre chauffeur dès l’atterrissage.

Obtenir une eSIM United Kingdom sur Airalo →Comparer les eSIM United Kingdom sur Klook →
🚘 OPTION PORTE-À-PORTE SANS STRESS

Un Chauffeur Vous Attendant aux Arrivées de London (LHR) ?

Vous voyagez avec des valises lourdes, des enfants ou arrivez après minuit ? Réservez un transfert privé à prix fixe ou vos billets de train express sur Klook.

Voir les Transferts & Trains London sur Klook →Voir les Hôtels Aéroport & Centre sur Klook →

Billets, Bagages & Arrivées Nocturnes

🎟️ Billets & Paiements

For both the **Elizabeth Line** (£13.30) and **Piccadilly Line Underground** (£5.60), do NOT buy paper tickets (which cost £6.70+ more)! Simply tap your contactless Visa, Mastercard, Amex, or Apple/Google Pay directly on the yellow Oyster reader at the station gate. For the **Heathrow Express**, pre-book online on Klook if you want discounted advance fares.

🧳 Voyager avec des Bagages

Every single station on the Elizabeth Line has wide, air-conditioned walk-through carriages and 100% step-free elevator access from the platform to the street! By contrast, several historic Piccadilly Line stations (like Covent Garden and Russell Square) have narrow escalators or stairs.

🌙 Arriver Après Minuit

On Friday and Saturday nights, the Piccadilly Line runs 24/7 ("Night Tube") from Terminals 2, 3 & 5! On Sunday–Thursday nights after midnight, take Night Bus N9 to Trafalgar Square (£1.75) or a pre-booked private car.

🚫 Erreurs Courantes & Arnaques Taxis à Éviter

  • Paying £25 on the day for the Heathrow Express to Paddington when your hotel is in Soho, Oxford Street, or the City — the £13.30 Elizabeth Line takes you straight to Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, and Liverpool Street with zero transfers!
  • Buying a cash paper Tube ticket at the machine (£6.70) instead of tapping a contactless credit card (£5.60, which also counts toward your daily London fare cap).
  • Black cabs from Heathrow to central London cost £70–£120+ and take 50–75 minutes in traffic. Unless you pre-book a fixed-rate private transfer for a family group, the Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express is twice as fast.

❓ Questions Fréquentes (FAQ)

What is the difference between the Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth Line?

Both use the exact same Heathrow train stations! The Heathrow Express runs non-stop to Paddington in 15 minutes (£25 standard / £10+ advance) and terminates there. The Elizabeth Line makes 4 quick stops to reach Paddington in 28 minutes (£13.30) and then continues underground right through Central London (Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf).

How do I get from Heathrow to King’s Cross St Pancras?

Either take the Piccadilly Line Tube directly one-seat to King’s Cross St Pancras (58 mins, £5.60, step-free elevators at both ends), or take the Elizabeth Line to Farringdon (40 mins) and hop 1 stop on Thameslink/Circle Line to St Pancras.

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