To get from Heathrow to Westminster Abbey, you can take a taxi, which costs around £75 to £130, or a pre-booked minicab for £45 to £75. Alternatively, you can use public transport, such as the Tube or the Heathrow Express, and then take a taxi or bus to Westminster Abbey. The journey takes around 45 to 75 minutes by taxi, depending on traffic, and around 50 minutes by Tube. You can also use taxis or public transport for your journey.
Getting to Westminster Abbey by Taxi
A metered black cab from Heathrow to central London typically runs about £75 to £130, depending on traffic and time of day, over roughly 18 miles in 45 to 75 minutes. A pre-booked minicab is usually cheaper at around £45 to £75 fixed.
Getting to Westminster Abbey by Public Transport
You can take the Tube from Heathrow to central London, which costs around £5.60 with contactless, taking roughly 50 minutes. You can also take the Heathrow Express to Paddington, which costs £26 for a walk-up single, or from £10 if booked 30 or more days ahead. From Paddington, you can take a taxi or bus to Westminster Abbey.
Using the Tube
To get to Westminster Abbey by Tube, take the Piccadilly line from Heathrow to Green Park, then take the Jubilee line to Westminster. The journey takes around 50 minutes and costs around £5.60 with contactless.
Using the Heathrow Express
To get to Westminster Abbey by Heathrow Express, take the train from Heathrow to Paddington, then take a taxi or bus to Westminster Abbey. The journey takes around 15 minutes to Paddington, and then around 10 to 20 minutes to Westminster Abbey, depending on traffic.
Booking a Minicab
You can book a minicab in advance, which can be cheaper than a taxi. 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. For more information on drop-off and parking options, please visit the respective pages.