There are 6 ways to get from West Ham 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 Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
44 min£17–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plaistow Police Station to Regent Street / St James'sbus N15
- Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
2h 28m£4–48Drive 24.6 mi
- Drive from West Ham to Heathrowcar 24.6 mi
57 min£7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Ham to Heathrowtaxi 24.6 mi
57 min£110–140Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Plaistow station to Hammersmithsubway District
- Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Pl-3 / ...
1h 20m£9–13Subway
- Take the subway from Plaistow station to Gloucester Road stationsubway District / ...
- Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 20m£13
West Ham to Heathrow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Ham to Heathrow is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from West Ham to Heathrow is to train which takes 44 min and costs £17 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from West Ham station to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Plaistow Police Station and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Regent Street / St James's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stratford (London) and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between West Ham and Heathrow is 23 miles. The road distance is 24.8 miles.
The best way to get from West Ham to Heathrow without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £17 - £35.
The train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 takes 44 min including transfers and departs hourly.
West Ham to Heathrow bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Plaistow Police Station.
West Ham to Heathrow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford (London) station.
The best way to get from West Ham to Heathrow is to train which takes 44 min and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £50 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between West Ham, England and Heathrow, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plaistow Police Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Regent Street / St James's in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Stratford (London) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Plaistow Police Station to Regent Street / St James's
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
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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Booking & Getting There
West Ham to Heathrow bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Regent Street / St James's station.
West Ham to Heathrow train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Ham to Heathrow is 25 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from West Ham to Heathrow.
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