There are 6 ways to get from Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Elizabeth
55 min£19–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warspite Road to Aldwych / Kingswaybus N1
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
2h 22m£4–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to London Heathrow-LHR25.2 mi
56 minDrive 25.2 mi
- Drive from Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)car 25.2 mi
56 min£7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)taxi 25.2 mi
56 min£120–150Subway
- Take the subway from Canning Town station to Green Park stationsubway Jubilee
- Take the subway from Green Park Station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 17m£22–79
Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to train which takes 55 min and costs £19 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station. However, there are services departing from Warspite Road and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Aldwych / Bush House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Woolwich Dockyard and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Royal Docks and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 27 miles. The road distance is 25.3 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £19 - £40.
The train from Woolwich Dockyard to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Warspite Road station.
Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
The best way to get from Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to train which takes 55 min and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £55 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Royal Docks, England and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warspite Road to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Aldwych / Kingsway and Aldwych / Bush House in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Woolwich Dockyard to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Canning Town station to Green Park station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–26
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
Subway from Green Park Station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Warspite Road to Aldwych / Kingsway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to London Heathrow-LHR
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.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
Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Kingsway station.
Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 25 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Royal Docks to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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