By Underground
London Underground's Piccadilly line (dark blue) is a quick and cost-effective way to get to central London. Trains run about every 10 minutes from Heathrow and it will take you about an hour to get to London. Underground walkways link Heathrow Central tube station with the terminals. Heathrow Airport is in fare zone 6.
The first train to central London leaves Heathrow Central Station (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) at 05:13 (05:57 on Sundays) and the last train leaves Heathrow Central Station (Terminals 1,2 and 3) at 23:49 (23:30 on Sundays).
These times are subject to change - check with London Underground Travel Information before travelling.
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You can buy a Travelcard or Oyster Card at London Underground stations from ticket offices or ticket machines. The travelcard will cover travel on buses and on some trains too. Visit the TFL website for more information Visit Website >
To get to school, you will need to change at South Kensington Station and take a District line (green) to Bow Road Station. Alternatively, you can change to the Hammersmith and City line (pink) at Kings Cross station. It will also take you to Bow Road Station.
By Train
The Heathrow Express is a non-stop train service that offers the fastest travel option between Heathrow Airport and Paddington. Hammersmith and City line will take you from Paddington to Bow Road. Services run every 15 minutes and the journey time is just 15 minutes. A standard single fare is £16.50 and a standard return is £32. For details of special offers and to pre-book tickets visit the Heathrow Express Website or ring 0845 600 1515 (UK only).
From Gatwick Airport
By Train
The fastest train service to Central London is the Gatwick Express which travels direct to London Victoria station and operates seven days a week. Trains are non-stop and run every 15 minutes from 05:00 to 23:45 and at 03.30, 04.30, 00:01 and 00:32 with a journey time of 30 minutes Monday - Saturday and 35 minutes on Sundays. Click here for ticket fares.
Southern and Thameslink also run a service from Gatwick. There are four/five trains per hour, Monday to Friday, with an hourly service overnight.
For information on these services call the National Rail Enquiry service on 08457 48 49 50 or see the Gatwick Express Website.
From London City Airport
By Underground
Take the Docklands Light Railway going towards Bank, to Poplar station. At Poplar, change to the DLR train going towards Stratford. It will take you to Bow Church Station, just opposite the school.
By Taxi
You can take a taxi from London City airport to school. Only take a licensed or London (black) cab.
From Luton Airport
By Train
When you land at London Luton Airport, catch the free Luton Airport Express shuttle bus from outside the terminal at Bay 1. This will take you to Luton Airport Parkway station in around 10 minutes where you can catch a Thameslink train going to King’s Cross Thameslink station in central London. It will take about 35 minutes to get to London.
By Coach
Green Line provides an express coach link between London Luton Airport and Central London. For information visit the Greenline Website.
From Stansted Airport
By Train
The airport railway station is situated below the terminal building. You can buy a train ticket at the railway station. Trains depart every 15 or 30 minutes, and it will take you about 45 minutes to get to central London, Liverpool Street station. From there we suggest that you take the Hammersmith and City line (pink), which will take you to Bow Road station.
The last train to leave Stansted Airport for Liverpool Street leaves at 00.30 (Monday - Thursday and Saturday), 01.30 (Friday and Sunday). We recommend that you allow at least one hour between your train leaving Stansted Airport and the last underground train to London so you have time to buy your tube ticket and get to the platform before the last train. Click here to check the last train times on all tube lines.
If your flight is due to arrive late in the day and you are concerned about a possible delay, ask us to pick you up from the airport.
By Coach
The coach station is located below between Zone C and D of the Short Stay Car Park. Tickets can be purchased from the coach ticket desk in the arrivals area in the terminal (06:00 - 21:30) or in the coach station (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Tickets may also be purchased on the coach. Services include:
A9 - London Stratford
A non-stop service to London Stratford every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Further information: 0870 5747 777 (UK only) or visit the National Express Website.
A7 - London Liverpool Street and London Victoria (Central London)
Operates to London Liverpool Street and Victoria every 30 minutes between 0000 and 0430 hours.
Further information: 0870 5747 777 (UK only) or visit the National Express Website.