There are 5 ways to get from London Docklands to Heathrow by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Elizabeth
50 min£15–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Charing Crossbus N550
- Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
2h 16m£4Drive 22.5 mi
- Drive from London Docklands to Heathrowcar 22.5 mi
48 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from London Docklands to Heathrowtaxi 22.5 mi
48 min£75–90Subway
- Take the subway from Canary Wharf station to Green Park stationsubway Jubilee
- Take the subway from Green Park Station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 8m£21–76
London Docklands to Heathrow by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Docklands to Heathrow is to bus which costs £4 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from London Docklands to Heathrow is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from London Docklands station to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canary Wharf and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between London Docklands and Heathrow is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.
The best way to get from London Docklands to Heathrow without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £15 - £35.
The train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
London Docklands to Heathrow bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station.
London Docklands to Heathrow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
The best way to get from London Docklands to Heathrow is to train which takes 50 min and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between London Docklands, England and Heathrow, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from London Docklands to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station and Charing Cross in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Canary Wharf station to Green Park station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Green Park Station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Canada Square South / Canary Wharf Station to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £75–90
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
London Docklands to Heathrow bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Charing Cross station.
London Docklands to Heathrow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between London Docklands to Heathrow is 23 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from London Docklands to Heathrow.
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