How long does it take to get out of London Heathrow Airport?

Ugh, Heathrow. Getting OUT of there is always a bit of an adventure, isn’t it? I mean, how long it takes really depends on where you’re going and how you’re getting there.

If you’re zooming straight into central London, the Heathrow Express is super speedy – whizzing you to Paddington in like 15-20 minutes. But ouch, my wallet! It’s seriously expensive. Remember that time I splurged on it after a long flight, thinking, “Treat yourself!”? Yeah, regretted that one later.

The Elizabeth Line, though… that’s a game changer. It’s a good bit cheaper, and honestly, sometimes even more convenient. It might take a little longer, maybe closer to 45 minutes depending on your stop, but it could drop you off way closer to your final destination. Think about it – less schlepping around with your luggage! Worth it, right?

One thing to remember, though – Heathrow is HUGE. Like, seriously massive. I swear, I once spent nearly half an hour just trying to find the right platform for the Tube. So definitely factor in extra time for navigating that airport labyrinth. You don’t want to be running late and stressed after you just got off a plane, do you? Trust me on this one.