London Heathrow (LHR)
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England Airport - London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Full name: London Heathrow AirportLocations: The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of London.Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)8700 000 123.Transfer between terminals: Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are within walking distance of each other. Terminals 4 and 5 are connected via the free Heathrow Express train. Allow around 15 minutes for the journey time between terminals.Getting to the city: The quickest way into London is on the Heathrow Express train, which leaves every 15 minutes for Paddington station and takes 15 minutes with tickets costing £14.50. Paddington has good connections to the other London railway stations and all parts of London via the London Underground (the tube). Dot2Dot is an airport transfer service that transports customers from central London hotels, railway stations and offices to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. There is also a Dot2Dot service from the airport to Canary Wharf. Prices start from £17.50. The National Express coach service takes passengers to central London and other towns and cities throughout the UK. Heathrow is on the Piccadilly underground line, which takes passengers into central London in around 40 minutes and costs £4. Taxis are available outside each terminal, and mini-cabs can offer more competitive prices than the black cabs but must be booked in advance - call +44 (0)208 574 0868. Car rental companies operate from all terminals.Car Rental: Car rental companies operating from all terminals include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.Airport Taxis: London's black taxis service Heathrow Airport; the journey time to central London varies from 20 minutes to one hour, depending on traffic. Fares are metered and depend on distance and duration of travel; fares to central London will not cost less than £40. Taxis are available from outside each terminal. Private mini-cabs can offer more competitive prices but must be booked in advance - call +44 (0) 208 574 0868.Facilities: There are numerous shops, bars and restaurants, ATMs and currency exchange facilities in all terminals. Each terminal also has a left luggage facility and postal services. A pharmacy is available in Terminal 1. Disabled facilities are good; those requiring special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.Parking: Short-term parking is available adjacent to the airport. A free shuttle service links the terminals and the long-term and business car parks. Parking can be booked on 0870 850 2825 or via the airport website. Valet parking is also available at all four terminals. Motorbikes can park free of charge at designated areas at each terminal.Departure Tax: None.Website: www.heathrowairport.comLondon Heathrow Map:London Heathrow Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.