How to get to London Heathrow from Shepherd's Bush in light of possible Tube strike?

My flight is at 8:40am Saturday. I would like to arrive by 6:40am.

My proposed route is below.

283 bus to Hammersmith Bus Station
Walk to Hammersmith
Piccadilly line to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Underground Station

Is this the best way to go? I've also heard that some of the lines are striking currently. Could this route be affected? If so, what alternatives are there?

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Best Answer

The cheapest way is easybus.

The trip last for 30-75mins, and cost £1.95+ (cost more if book late)

The timetable is not balance but at least 1 bus departure every hour

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How do I get to Heathrow by Tube?

Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 station is between the terminals, which are a few minutes' walk away via pedestrian subway. Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground station is in the basement of the terminal building. All stations are in Travelcard Zone 6.

Where do you catch the train to Heathrow?

A Heathrow Express train to Heathrow Airport from London Paddington. It stops at all three Heathrow airport train stations and takes 15 to 21 minutes, depending on the destination terminal. Trains run every 15 minutes, seven days a week from around 5 a.m. (6 a.m. on Sundays) to 11:30 pm.

How do I get from Heathrow to the Chunnel?

There are 6 ways to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal by train, subway, bus, night bus, car or towncar

Take the train from London Heathrow Airport T2 & 3 Train Station to London Paddington Train Station.

Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St.

Is the Heathrow Express an underground train?

A separate shuttle train goes between Terminal 4 and Heathrow Central Station every 15 minutes and is timed to connect to the main Heathrow Express train. All three Heathrow Stations are deep underground and serviced by lifts, as well as by escalators.

Tube from Heathrow Airport to London - Transfer Guide

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