To get to the Southbank and the London Eye from Heathrow Airport, you can take a taxi, ride-hailing service, or public transport. A metered black cab from Heathrow to central London typically costs between £75 to £130, depending on traffic and time of day, while a pre-booked minicab is usually cheaper at around £45 to £75. Alternatively, you can take the public transport such as the Tube or the Heathrow Express to Paddington, and then take a taxi or bus to the Southbank.
Getting to the Southbank and London Eye by Taxi
A taxi ride from Heathrow to the Southbank and London Eye can take around 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic. You can find the official taxi ranks just outside each terminal's arrivals hall, or pre-book a minicab in advance for a fixed price.
Pre-booked Minicabs
Pre-booked minicabs are usually cheaper than metered black cabs and can be booked in advance for a fixed price. Our recommended pre-booked operator is 247 UK Airport Taxi, which fixes the price before you travel and tracks your flight so a late landing never changes the fare.
Getting to the Southbank and London Eye by Public Transport
You can also take the public transport from Heathrow to the Southbank and London Eye. The Piccadilly line Tube is the cheapest option, costing around £5.60 with contactless, and taking roughly 50 minutes. From the Tube, you can take a taxi or bus to the Southbank. Alternatively, you can take the Heathrow Express to Paddington, and then take a taxi or bus to the Southbank. The Heathrow Express costs £26 for a walk-up single, or from £10 if booked 30 or more days in advance.
Elizabeth Line
The Elizabeth line is another option, costing a flat £15.50 to Zone 1 and taking about 35 minutes. You can then take a taxi or bus to the Southbank.
For more information on taxis, public transport, and drop-off options, please visit the respective pages.