Bus HHL in London links Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Terminal 5. The route is 0.0 km long with 7 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 40 minutes. On a weekday it runs 26 trips in one direction.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | HHL |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Heathrow Terminal 2 → Heathrow Terminal 5 |
| End → start | Heathrow Terminal 5 → Heathrow Terminal 2 |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 7 / 7 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 40 minutes |
| Trips per day | 26 on weekdays one way |
| Frequency | peak 45 · midday 45 |
| First / last trip from «Heathrow Terminal 2» | 04:12 / 23:05 |
| First / last trip from «Heathrow Terminal 5» | 04:13 / 23:45 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus HHL
Outbound: Heathrow Terminal 2 → Heathrow Terminal 5
This direction has 7 stops. The route passes Heathrow Terminal 3, Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow, Crowne Plaza / Holiday Inn Express T4, Hilton Heathrow T4. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heathrow Terminal 2 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Heathrow Terminal 3 | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Crowne Plaza / Holiday Inn Express T4 | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Hilton Heathrow T4 | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Premier Inn T4 | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Heathrow Terminal 5 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Heathrow Terminal 5 → Heathrow Terminal 2
This direction has 7 stops. The route passes Crowne Plaza / Holiday Inn Express T4, Hilton Heathrow T4, Premier Inn T4, Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heathrow Terminal 5 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Crowne Plaza / Holiday Inn Express T4 | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Hilton Heathrow T4 | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Premier Inn T4 | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Heathrow Terminal 3 | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Heathrow Terminal 2 | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 26 trips in one direction on a weekday.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Heathrow Terminal 2» | 04:12 — 23:05 | — — — |
| From «Heathrow Terminal 5» | 04:13 — 23:45 | — — — |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 45 minutes; midday every 45 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 45.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.
A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus HHL cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Heathrow Terminal 2 the first is at 04:12 and the last at 23:05. From Heathrow Terminal 5 they are 04:13 and 23:45.
How long does the trip from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Heathrow Terminal 5 take?
About 40 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
7 outbound and 7 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus HHL run on weekends?
Yes, the route runs every day, with a separate weekend schedule.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).