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England - London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Tel: +44 (0)8700 000 123.

Transfer between the five terminals is free on the Heathrow Express train.

The best way to London is on the Heathrow Express train, which leaves every 15 minutes for Paddington station taking 15 minutes. Tickets can be booked at www.heathrowexpress.co.uk and cost £14.50. Paddington has good connections to the other London railway stations and all parts of London via the underground (the tube). Dot2Dot is an airport transfer service provided by National Express that transports customers between central London hotels, offices and residences and both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. There is also a Dot2Dot service from the airport to Canary Wharf. Prices start from £17.50. Heathrow is on the Piccadilly underground line, which takes passengers into central London in around 40 minutes; it is a slower way to travel, but much cheaper. London's black taxicabs also service Heathrow Airport, the journey time to central London varies from 20 minutes to one hour, depending on traffic. Taxis are available from outside each terminal.

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt each operate at all terminals.

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.

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.