At Heathrow, coach pickup is terminal-specific. Most services for Terminals 2 and 3 use the Central Bus Station, while Terminals 4 and 5 have separate arrivals-level stops; verify the operator's exact service before walking to a stop.
Where to start
Check your arriving terminal and coach operator on the day. For a flight connection, follow the airport's purple Flight Connections signs instead of assuming that the public coach stops are the transfer route.
Check the flight you actually have
Start with the operating carrier, flight number and travel date. A codeshare name by itself can’t tell you the terminal or whether your bag is checked through.
Terminal and transfer movement
Heathrow lists the Central Bus Station between T2 and T3 for most coach services, T4 arrivals stops 12–17, and T5 arrivals stops 9–15. RailAir has exceptions at T2 and T3. The stop range identifies a location, not a guarantee that your booked coach calls at every stop or terminal.
| Detail | Source description |
|---|---|
| Coach pickup by terminal | |
| T2 t3 | Most coach routes: Heathrow Central Bus Station between terminals 2 and 3 |
| T4 | Arrivals level stops 12-17 |
| T5 | Arrivals level stops 9-15 |
| Airport connections | Follow purple Flight Connections signs; free interterminal flight connection shuttle where required |
Times describe a vehicle segment or published frequency, not a full flight connection. Check current official information before following a stop or timetable.
Before you rely on this route
If your onward flight leaves another London airport, treat it as an inter-airport trip requiring entry, baggage, and ground transport planning. Confirm entry rules with the UK government and the itinerary with your airlines.
- Individual coach operator and route may not serve every mentioned stop.
- Don't conflate coaches with airside flight connection shuttle.
This guide can’t decide your entry eligibility, bag handling, gate assignment or a safe connection time. Check those details for your own flight.
Common questions
Where do I catch a coach at Heathrow T2?
Most T2 and T3 coach services use Heathrow Central Bus Station, but RailAir and individual routes have exceptions. Check the operator and exact stop.
Is the coach station the same as a flight connection bus?
No. A public coach journey and an airside flight connection are different journeys. Follow Heathrow's Flight Connections signs for the latter.
Plan the next step
Use the connection finder for the researched route examples, or open the official airport links below for a fresh day-of-travel check.
Official sources and date
Source material was reviewed on 2026-10-31. Airport operations and individual flights can change after that date.