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M4 Motorway
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Heathrow airport is located approximately 27 km (17 miles) west of Central London. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are located together, and the centre of the airport. Terminal 4 is located to the south side of Heathrow while Terminal 5 is located on the west side of Heathrow. The main motorway from Heathrow airport to Central London is the M4. From Terminals 1, 2 and 3, exit the M4 at Junction 4. The airport is located to the south of M4.

To reach Terminal 4, exit the M4 at Junction 3, take The Parkway (A312) south and then turn right into the Great South-West Road (A30). Follow signage towards Terminal 4.

To reach Terminal 5, exit the M4 at Junction 4b into M25. Then exit M25 at Junction 14.

If you are using GPS / satellite navigational system, these postcodes will be useful:
Terminal 1: TW6 1AP
Terminal 2: TW6 1EW
Terminal 3: TW6 3QG
Terminal 4: TW6 3XA
Terminal 5: TW6 2GA

Car Rental at Heathrow Airport

The following car rental companies operate out of Heathrow Airport. Prices should be around £15-£20 per day excluding petrol.
  • Hertz: www.hertz.co.uk
  • Avis: www.avis.co.uk
  • Europcar: www.europcar.co.uk
  • National: www.nationalcar.co.uk
  • Alamo: www.alamo.co.uk
  • Enterprise: www.enterprise.co.uk
  • Budget: www.budget.co.uk
  • Guy Salmon: www.guysalmon.co.uk
  • Petrol Stations in the vicinity of Heathrow Airport

    There are three petrol stations around Heathrow Airport:
  • BP Station located at Heathrow Central close to Terminal 1, 2, and 3
  • BP Station at Hatton Cross, Great West Road (A30)
  • Esso Station at the South Perimeter Road

  • Other options for leaving London Heathrow Airport

  • Leaving Heathrow by train
  • Leaving Heathrow by bus
  • Leaving Heathrow by taxi


  • Map below shows route from Heathrow Airport to Central London


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