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Heathrow to Putney: Tube, Train, Taxi

By jb · Heathrow Airport Guide · Updated 4 November 2026

To travel from Heathrow to Putney, you can take the Tube, train, or taxi. The Piccadilly line Tube is the cheapest option, with a fare of around £5.60 to £5.90 with contactless or Oyster, and a journey time of roughly 50 minutes. The Elizabeth line is another option, with a flat fare of £15.50 to Zone 1 in around 35 minutes. For a faster journey, you can take the Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes, or 21 minutes from T5, with a walk-up single fare of £26. Alternatively, you can take a taxi, with a metered black cab costing around £75 to £130, or a pre-booked minicab costing around £45 to £75.

Public Transport Options

Taxi Options

For more information on public transport options, visit the public transport page. For taxi options, visit the taxis page.

Journey Planner

To plan your journey, you can use the Transport for London (TfL) journey planner or the National Rail journey planner. You can also check the FAQs page for more information on traveling to and from Heathrow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to central London?

The Piccadilly line Tube, from about £5.60 with contactless, taking roughly 50 minutes.

How much is the Heathrow Express?

£26 for a walk-up single, or from £10 if booked 30 or more days ahead.

Is the Elizabeth line cheaper than the Heathrow Express?

Yes, the Elizabeth line is a flat £15.50 to Zone 1 and takes about 35 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Heathrow to central London?

About £75 to £130 in a metered black cab, or £45 to £75 for a pre-booked minicab.

Where does Uber pick up at Heathrow?

In each terminal's short-stay 'Terminal Parking' car park.

Is Uber allowed at Heathrow?

Yes, Uber, Bolt and FreeNow all operate, but only from the designated car-park pickup points.

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