The quickest way from Heathrow to Lord's Cricket Ground is the Piccadilly line to Green Park, changing onto the Jubilee line to St John's Wood, a journey of around 45 minutes to an hour including the change. A taxi covers the same route in a similar time outside peak traffic, while National Express also runs a coach that stops directly at Lord's Cricket Ground without needing a Tube change, though it takes longer overall. Checked 2026.
Tube: Piccadilly line, then Jubilee line
St John's Wood station, on the Jubilee line, is the closest Tube stop to Lord's, a short walk from the ground. From any Heathrow terminal, take the Piccadilly line to Green Park, then change onto the Jubilee line towards Stanmore and alight at St John's Wood, two stops later. Route planners put the total journey at around 45 minutes to an hour depending on how the connection at Green Park lines up.
As with any Heathrow Tube journey that passes through Zone 1, the fare is charged at TfL's peak rate regardless of the time of day. Check the current single fare on TfL's Single Fare Finder before you travel, since fares are updated periodically, or use contactless and let the daily cap apply if you're making return journeys on the same day, which is common on a match day when you might head back into central London afterwards.
Heathrow Express plus a connection
An alternative is the Heathrow Express to Paddington, which takes just 15 minutes from Terminals 2 and 3, or 21 minutes from Terminal 5, followed by a short Underground connection towards St John's Wood. This works well if you're already planning to use the Heathrow Express for speed, but it involves its own separate fare on top of the onward Tube leg, so it isn't necessarily cheaper than the direct Piccadilly-and-Jubilee route above, just faster on the airport-to-Paddington leg specifically.
Coach: a direct option for cricket bags and luggage
National Express runs a coach service from Heathrow's Central Bus Station that stops directly at Lord's Cricket Ground, via London Victoria Coach Station, without requiring you to change vehicles or carry luggage through the Tube. The trade-off is time: this route takes around 1 hour 28 minutes according to National Express's own routing, noticeably longer than the Tube option above. It's worth considering if you're travelling with cricket kit, heavy luggage, or in a group where changing trains with bags is more hassle than the extra time on a coach.
Taxi and private hire
A taxi or pre-booked private hire car covers the roughly 25km route from Heathrow to Lord's in a broadly similar time to the Tube outside peak traffic, though London traffic on a major match day, such as an Ashes Test or a big one-day international, can add considerably more time as roads around St John's Wood fill up with fans. Fares sit above the airport's central-London benchmark of about £75 to £130 for a metered black cab or £45 to £75 for a pre-booked minicab, since Lord's is slightly further out than central London proper. Book a fixed-price transfer in advance if you want cost certainty on a big match day.
Timing it around a match
Lord's hosts Test matches, one-day internationals and the domestic cricket season, and on major match days the roads and Tube around St John's Wood get considerably busier than usual, both before play starts and especially after the close. If you're flying in specifically for a match, build in extra time beyond the journey estimates above, and expect a slower return journey after the final session than your outward trip.
At a glance
| Option | Fare | Time from Heathrow | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccadilly line + Jubilee line (via Green Park) | Check TfL's Single Fare Finder | 45 minutes to 1 hour | Most travellers, light luggage |
| Heathrow Express + Underground | Heathrow Express fare plus a Tube fare | Around 45 minutes to 1 hour combined | Speed on the airport-to-Paddington leg |
| National Express coach to Lord's | Standard coach fare | About 1 hour 28 minutes | Cricket bags, heavy luggage, no changes |
| Taxi or private hire | Above the ~£75-130 central London range | Similar to the Tube outside peak traffic | Groups, match-day certainty |
For the wider central London journey this builds on, see Heathrow to central London: fastest and cheapest ways, and for taxi booking generally, see the taxis page.
FAQs
What's the nearest Tube station to Lord's Cricket Ground?
St John's Wood, on the Jubilee line, a short walk from the ground. From Heathrow, take the Piccadilly line to Green Park and change onto the Jubilee line towards Stanmore.
Is there a direct bus from Heathrow to Lord's Cricket Ground?
Yes, in the sense of not needing to change vehicles: National Express runs a coach from Heathrow's Central Bus Station that stops at Lord's Cricket Ground via Victoria Coach Station, taking around 1 hour 28 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Lord's by Tube?
Around 45 minutes to an hour, taking the Piccadilly line to Green Park and changing onto the Jubilee line to St John's Wood.
Is the Heathrow Express useful for getting to Lord's?
It can be, since it reaches Paddington in as little as 15 minutes, but you still need a further Underground connection towards St John's Wood, and it involves a separate fare on top, so it isn't necessarily cheaper than the direct Piccadilly-and-Jubilee route.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Lord's Cricket Ground?
Somewhat more than the airport's central London benchmark of roughly £75 to £130 for a black cab or £45 to £75 for a pre-booked minicab, since Lord's sits slightly further out. Traffic on a major match day can add extra time on top.