From LHR airport, best tips to get to Central London

Several options, The Elizabeth Line to Paddington, then switch to a spur of the district line, to Edgeware.

Or: Piccadilly Line from Heathrow, to Earls Court, then that spur line to Edgeware on the District line

https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/ will help to see what hassle changing at either station is.

Taking the Elizabeth line to Paddington, then a taxi is also an option.

Elizabeth Line to Ealing Broadway, then a change on the level for the Central Line 7 stops to Queensway.

$270 (if US $) for a taxi has to be way off beam, far too high-3 times or more the right cost.

Paul's suggestion of Elizabeth Line to Paddington plus taxi would be my option, although as suggested you can also switch to the tube. And it will be faster than taking a taxi, although as noted the fare you've quoted is way off.

Your accomodation is equidistant to both the Bayswater and Queensway tube stations.

You have several options....

You could prearrange a car service that will meet you as you exit customs and drop you at your accomodation. Should be less than 100 GBP. You'll know the price when you book it.

Two popular companies for this are Blackberry Cars and Just Airports.

If you want to venture on public transit, you could take the Elizabeth Line to Paddington then take the tube one stop to Bayswater. (Or a taxi from Paddington to your accomodation.)

Or, you could take the Piccadilly line to Earls Court and then switch to the District Line to Bayswater.

The Central Line has been having serious delay issues for weeks with no end in sight. So only take it if not in a rush.

A taxi won't cost anywhere near what you think but it will be the most expensive way.

Following this as I'm also traveling to London and will need transportation from LHR to Central London.

Just curious, no one mentioned Uber as an option. Is Uber not recommended?

Not by me certainly. You have to go to a particular place at Heathrow to pick up an Uber, which increases the complication. The Piccadilly tube or Elizabeth Line will nearly always be quicker and certainly cheaper. A taxi from the rank will be convenient but easily the most expensive. A pre-booked car will be both cheaper than a regular taxi and they will meet you in the terminal. But all road options are more expensive and nearly always slower.

Uber is an option but as mentioned, you have to find it, it doesn't find you. And, you have no idea what they will charge until you order it.

If I was going into London by car, I would probably pre-arrange a car service. But since I don't travel with loads of baggage--not including the internal kind--I opt for public transit. I almost always get a seat since it is the start of the journey and it can be much faster depending on traffic.

" Is Uber not recommended?"

Why take Uber when train will be cheaper and faster?

and have a predictable price and not stand you up at the last moment

Although I have never done it (I have always done Piccadilly Line tube, with very little baggage), in your case, I would book the airport train to Paddington, then get a cab. With bags you don't need to fool around too much.

Last year we had to get to the Westminster stop. We took the (dark blue) Piccadilly line to the (green) District line, BUT - we changed at Acton Town, which is an outdoor station about nine stops from Heathrow. There were only a few people waiting and we basically just crossed the platform. The train was much less crowded and we were able to easily find seats. If we had waited to change at Earl's Court, we would have had to navigate the station (which is easy, just easier not to when first arriving with luggage) and the train was much more crowded.

Changing at Hammersmith or Barons Court is even easier because the platforms are much smaller.

No one recommends changing at Earls Court unless you are changing to a District Line train that heads north or south and not east towards the center and eastern parts of London.

Thanks for all the reply's greatly appreciate it.

Taking in all the replies re my Uber question. My husband and I always opt for public transportation options if they are not too onerous and if we are arriving at a decent time. Usually that would mean hopping on an express bus or train that goes directly to the city center with a reasonable walk to the hotel. I have used private car services as well in the past, but my experience last year with arranging for a private car to take us from FRA to the hotel in Prague has me wondering about the merits of taking an Uber.

We had arranged a private car pick-up (recommended by RS and others on-line), but the flight from the US was delayed, causing us to miss our connection in FRA. I did not notify the company until we arrived in FRA that we missed our connection as there was still a hope that we would make the connection in FRA. Anyway, called the company once we arrived at FRA to alert them we would not be arriving at Prague as planned. They said not enough notice for a refund, and they would not apply the funds to the new car that I would need to reserve. Felt it would have been better not to reserve a car in that situation.

Concerned about the public transportation option from LHR, as, alas, I have not perfected the art of traveling light.

Terri - we can easily give you advice on public transport into the city ion you tell us where you're staying.

"Concerned about the public transportation option from LHR, as, alas, I have not perfected the art of traveling light."

Don't worry, neither have I. Believe me, taking a train - either the Elizabeth Line or tube, depending on where you're staying, will not only be far cheaper, it will be far faster. Both the Piccadilly Line tube and the Elizabeth Line originate at Heathrow, so you will have no issues getting luggage on.

I wouldn't even vaguely consider taking an Uber/taxi/car service from Heathrow - a big time waster unless you have mobility issues.

If you are concerned about dragging your luggage from tube station to hotel, you could always take a cab from the station to cover the 'last mile' it were.