Heathrow to Battersea Power Station takes about 70 to 90 minutes by Tube, changing from the Piccadilly line onto the Northern line, or roughly 45 to 75 minutes by pre-booked taxi, since the restored power station and its shops, bars and viewing deck sit on the south bank in Nine Elms, a similar distance from the airport as the rest of central London. There's no single direct line, so every public transport route involves one change, and a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the simplest door-to-door option if you're arriving with luggage. Checked 2026.
Getting to Battersea Power Station by Tube
Battersea Power Station has its own Underground station, the southern terminus of the Northern line's extension from Kennington, which opened in September 2021. It's in Zone 1, so the fare from Heathrow is the same standard rate used across the network.
- Take the Piccadilly line from any Heathrow terminal towards central London.
- Change onto the Northern line (Charing Cross branch) at Leicester Square, one of the few stations where the two lines meet.
- Continue south through Waterloo and Kennington to Nine Elms, then on to Battersea Power Station, the line's terminus.
The fare is the standard Heathrow-to-Zone-1 rate, from about £5.60 to £5.90 with contactless or Oyster, the same figure quoted on our public transport page. Allow around 70 to 90 minutes door to door once you account for the change and a short wait on the platform. The Northern line extension itself is quick, having cut journey times between Battersea and the West End or City to around 15 minutes, but the Piccadilly line leg from Heathrow accounts for most of the trip.
If you'd rather avoid the Northern line change, an alternative is the Piccadilly line to Green Park, changing onto the Victoria line to Victoria station, then a short bus (routes 44 or 344) or a 15 to 20 minute walk south across the river to the power station. This suits travellers whose hotel or next stop is nearer Victoria than the Northern line route.
Taxi and private hire to Battersea Power Station
A pre-booked minicab or private transfer is the more predictable option straight off a flight, since the price is agreed before you travel. Battersea Power Station sits roughly the same distance from Heathrow as the rest of central London, so the general benchmarks on our taxis page apply: a metered black cab typically runs £75 to £130, while a pre-booked fixed-price transfer is usually cheaper, commonly £45 to £75. Our recommended pre-booked operator is 247 UK Airport Taxi (our disclosed transport partner), which fixes the fare before you travel and tracks your flight, so a delayed landing doesn't change the price.
Driving time is typically 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic, usually via the M4 and the A4 or A3220 into Nine Elms. Get a current quote before booking rather than assuming a fixed figure, since exact pricing varies by operator and time of day.
A river option: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Battersea Power Station has its own pier on the Thames Clippers (Uber Boat) river bus network, a scenic, if slower, alternative for the final leg of the journey. Combine the Piccadilly or Elizabeth line into central London with a river boat from a central pier such as Embankment; sailing time from Embankment to Battersea Power Station has historically been around 15 minutes, though boats run less often off-peak and at weekends, and the service calls at Battersea mainly outside peak commuting hours. Check the live Uber Boat by Thames Clippers timetable before relying on this for a tight connection.
Heathrow to Battersea Power Station: options compared
| Option | Fare | Time | Changes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piccadilly + Northern line | ~£5.60-£5.90 | ~70-90 min | One | Cheapest, light luggage |
| Piccadilly + Victoria line + bus/walk | ~£5.60-£5.90 plus bus fare | ~75-95 min | One (plus a bus or walk) | Victoria-area hotels |
| Pre-booked minicab/private transfer | ~£45-£75 | ~45-75 min | None | Groups, luggage, certainty |
| Metered black cab | ~£75-£130 | ~45-75 min | None | Rank pick-up, no pre-booking |
Visiting Battersea Power Station
The redeveloped power station is now a shopping, dining and entertainment destination, with the chimney-top Lift 109 viewing platform as its headline paid attraction, alongside a large mix of shops and restaurants that don't need a ticket at all. If your visit includes Lift 109 or another ticketed experience, book ahead on the venue's own website, since specific prices and time slots change and aren't something we can verify independently here.
Other London attractions from Heathrow
If your trip takes in more than one riverside or south-London stop, see our guides to Heathrow to Tate Modern and Heathrow to Knightsbridge and Harrods. For the wider rail picture into London, see our public transport page, and for taxi fares and booking, see our taxis page. The full list of popular routes from Heathrow covers other destinations within reach of LHR.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Heathrow to Battersea Power Station?
Take the Piccadilly line from any Heathrow terminal into central London, then change onto the Northern line at Leicester Square and ride south to the Battersea Power Station terminus. Allow around 70 to 90 minutes in total. A pre-booked taxi is a direct door-to-door alternative from around £45 to £75.
What's the nearest Underground station to Battersea Power Station?
Battersea Power Station station itself, the southern terminus of the Northern line extension that opened in September 2021. It's in Zone 1 and sits right next to the venue.
Is there a direct train from Heathrow to Battersea Power Station?
No. Every public transport route involves at least one change, most commonly the Piccadilly line into central London followed by the Northern line from Leicester Square.
How much does a taxi from Heathrow to Battersea Power Station cost?
Battersea Power Station is roughly the same distance from Heathrow as the rest of central London, so the same benchmarks apply: around £45 to £75 for a pre-booked fixed-price transfer, or £75 to £130 on a metered black cab.
Can I get to Battersea Power Station by boat from Heathrow?
Not directly. You'd need to take the Tube or rail into central London first, then pick up an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus from a pier such as Embankment, which has historically taken around 15 minutes to reach Battersea Power Station. Check live sailing times before relying on this for a tight connection.
How long does the journey from Heathrow to Battersea Power Station take?
Around 70 to 90 minutes by Tube including the change, or roughly 45 to 75 minutes by taxi depending on traffic.
Checked 2026.