Heathrow to London Transfer?

You'd probably do more walking getting to the car than using the Tube.

2 Zone 6 Underground tickets will cost you £17 to get into Central London. All that long saved up money on 2 return flights, it seems a small extra price to pay that bit more and just get a taxi. If you go online and type in something along the lines of 'Cheap taxi into London from Heathrow', you'll often find some good deals if booked in advance. There's no need to worry about "What if my flight is badly delayed" either. The cab firms look at the incoming boards and won't worry if you're late through no fault of your own. Taxi services from LHR are far better than they used to be.

I don't know the hotel that you mentioned but the British Museum is very close to Holborn station on the Piccadilly line so why waste your time with Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect

I don't know the hotel that you mentioned but the British Museum is very close to Holborn station on the Piccadilly line so why waste your time with Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect

Just checked the map and the Thanet is close to Holborn or Russell Square, both on the Piccadilly line. If you were intending to walk then I would go for Russell Sq. Let busy station and easier walk than from Holborn.

The tube will be absolutely fine. As said already its a direct trip without a need to change lines - get on the Piccadilly line and stay on. You are guaranteed a seat as Hrow is the start of the route and finally it will be a Sunday, so you won't need to worry about the stress of negotiating commuter rush hour with your luggage.

Will probably take just an hour by tube. Taxi won't be that much quicker, if at all, as traffic in London is unbearable.

If you are ok with negotiating stairs then the tube will be fine. There are about 15 steps to climb when you exit Russell Square station, then you go up in a lift to street level.

I always catch the Heathrow Express then a taxi to my Russell Square hotel, I reckon it's easier than faffing about on the tube with luggage. Taxi cost to Russell Square from Paddington is about 15 pounds. Plus it's a more relaxed introduction to your stay in London, however I can understand why it's not everyone's cup of tea. I just find it less hassle.

PS If you decide on the Piccadilly line tube to Russell Square, get in the end carriage. That way you will be closest to the exit when you get off at Russell Square.

Edited by: KoalasRule

If you have suitcases with wheels, I wouldn't worry either. The tube will be fine and more relaible than a taxi anyway, and obviously cheaper.

That time of day - the tube will be fine. If it were 8.30 in the morning 0r 5.30 at night, that would be different.

Enjoy your stay.