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How to Get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City of London (Bank)

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 30.4 km west of the City of London (Bank). Door-to-door car journeys take about 46 minutes in light traffic, while public transport takes 55–80 minutes including transfers.

✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026 • 30.4 km road distance

Private Arrival Transfer

Door-to-Door
50 mins •On Request
€95 - €140 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Meet your driver in the Arrivals hall after passport control and baggage reclaim.
  2. Follow signs to the pre-booked private-hire pick-up area or driver meeting point.
  3. Give the driver your booking reference and destination 'City of London (Bank)'.
  4. Driver loads your luggage and takes the M4/A4 into central London.
  5. You are dropped at your exact address or Bank junction in about 50 minutes in light traffic.
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London Black Cab

Metered Taxi
46 mins •Available outside each terminal
€84 - €143 (Metered, Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit Arrivals and follow the signed taxi rank outside your terminal.
  2. Join the official black cab queue only; do not accept offers from people inside.
  3. Tell the driver 'City of London, Bank' and confirm card payment before departing.
  4. The meter runs on distance and time, so traffic can raise the fare.
  5. Journey takes about 46 minutes in light traffic, up to 60+ at peak.

Elizabeth Line to Liverpool Street + Walk

Direct to City
55 mins •About 6 trains per hour from T2&3
€18.50 / Person
Luggage: Space for luggage
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station (or T4/T5 station).
  2. Touch in with contactless/Oyster at the Elizabeth line gates.
  3. Board an eastbound Elizabeth line train towards Abbey Wood or Shenfield.
  4. Get off at Liverpool Street station in the City of London.
  5. Exit and walk about 15 minutes south-west to Bank junction or take a short taxi.

Piccadilly Line to Holborn + Taxi/Walk

Cheapest
65 mins •Never more than 10 minutes
€7.00 / Person
Luggage: No luggage racks
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs to the Underground Piccadilly line at your terminal station.
  2. Touch in with contactless/Oyster for the Heathrow to Zone 1 fare.
  3. Board an eastbound Piccadilly line train towards Cockfosters.
  4. Get off at Holborn station.
  5. Take a licensed taxi (about 15 minutes) or walk about 30 minutes to Bank.

National Express Coach to Victoria + Taxi

Budget Coach
70 mins •Up to 77 coaches daily (not 24/7)
From €13.00 / Person
Luggage: 1-2 pieces included
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From T2&3 walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station; from T4/T5 use the coach stop outside.
  2. Board a National Express coach to London Victoria Coach Station.
  3. The coach takes about 40 minutes to Victoria.
  4. At Victoria, take a licensed taxi or a city bus to Bank (about 20–30 minutes).
  5. Buy tickets online or at the station; no cash on London buses.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Take a licensed black cab from the official rank or a pre-booked licensed minicab; never accept unbooked offers from people in the Arrivals hall.
  • Black cabs from Heathrow are metered; no driver should quote a fixed cash price, and the meter must be on.
  • Terminal drop-off charge applies to vehicles entering Heathrow, not to arriving passengers, but if you are being collected by a friend there is a £7 fee.
  • Card payment is available in black cabs; if a driver says the card machine is broken, insist or use another cab.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Heathrow to City of London (Bank)?

The Piccadilly line is cheapest at €7.00 per person. It takes about 50 minutes to central London, then a short taxi or walk from Holborn to Bank.

How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Bank?

In light traffic about 46 minutes; in heavy traffic 60 minutes or more. The metered fare is roughly €84–€143.

Can I pay by card on the train and tube from Heathrow?

Yes, use contactless bank card or Oyster on Elizabeth line and Piccadilly line. London buses do not accept cash; National Express accepts card online or at station.

Which terminal has the Elizabeth line to the City?

All active terminals (2, 3, 4 and 5) have Elizabeth line stations. Trains from T2&3 run about 6 per hour and take 35–40 minutes to Liverpool Street, then a 15-minute walk to Bank.

Is there a direct bus from Heathrow to Bank?

No direct bus or coach stops at Bank. The best public transport is the Elizabeth line to Liverpool Street, or National Express to Victoria plus a taxi.

What is the best option for a family with luggage?

A pre-booked private transfer is easiest, with a fixed price and door-to-door drop-off. The Elizabeth line has space for luggage and is a good cheaper alternative.

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