Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Station is the central rail hub for Heathrow Airport, serving both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. It provides Piccadilly Line, Elizabeth Line (National Rail), and Heathrow Express services to Central London. The station is located between the two terminals, offering fast access to both arrivals and departures.

Lines and Services

London Underground – Piccadilly Line

• Direct services to Hatton Cross, Hounslow West, Acton Town, Earl’s Court, South Kensington, Piccadilly Circus
• Direct services to Heathrow Terminal 4
• Typical journey times:
  • Terminals 2 & 3 → Hatton Cross: ~3 minutes
  • Terminals 2 & 3 → Terminal 4: ~6 minutes
  • Terminals 2 & 3 → Piccadilly Circus: ~45 minutes

National Rail – Elizabeth Line

• Direct services to Paddington, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Liverpool Street
• Connections to:
  • Reading
  • Shenfield
  • Abbey Wood
• Typical journey times:
  • Heathrow Central → Paddington: ~25 minutes
  • Heathrow Central → Bond Street: ~31 minutes
  • Heathrow Central → Liverpool Street: ~39 minutes

Heathrow Express

• Non‑stop service to London Paddington
• Journey time: ~15 minutes

Station Facilities

• Ticket machines
• Lift access
• Shops and restaurants in both terminals
• Step‑free access throughout
• Airport check‑in and baggage services

Accessibility

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Station is fully step‑free, with lifts and escalators connecting directly to both terminals.

Local Area

Terminals 2 and 3 offer extensive airport facilities:

• Terminal 2 – The Queen’s Terminal – shops, dining, lounges
• Terminal 3 – long‑haul airlines, duty‑free, restaurants
• Heathrow Central Bus Station – major transport interchange
• Airport hotels – including Hilton Garden Inn and Aerotel
• Heathrow Long Stay Parking

The station is modern, efficient, and designed for seamless airport travel.