About Heathrow Airport
The home of Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and countless other world-class landmarks understandably draws thousands upon thousands of visitors every month. There’s also (perhaps) the world's most diverse restaurant scene attracting foodies alongside arts aficionados and music fans hitting London’s world-class, music venues and galleries. Being one of the world's financial capitals, London brings in plenty of business travel to its central districts.
This makes London a busy place, but fortunately, its public transportation and airports like London Heathrow are perfectly suited to handle the hoards of travelers. Heathrow is the busiest London airport for international traffic, with Gatwick Airport offering additional services.
Heathrow is situated outside the city center but is a common hub for layovers. If you need to store luggage near Heathrow Airport, Bounce is a convenient option Because we operate hundreds of locations throughout the city, including strategic locations serving international travelers.
How to book and pay for luggage storage in Heathrow Airport
- Run-of-the-mill left luggage storage services often rely on outdated payment forms like coin-operated lockers. Bounce has brought luggage storage into the 21st century with online and secure payments, so dropping your bags off at a storage spot is cashless and convenient.
- The Bounce mobile app and website allow you to find luggage storage locations, and book online ahead of time. This pays dividends when you reach your destination because you won't have to worry about these transactions.
- When you get to your storage spot, all you'll have to do is show the attendant your QR confirmation code.
How to get from Heathrow Airport to Central London
Heathrow Airport is situated pretty far outside the city center but is easily reached by public transportation. Heathrow Express and London Underground trains provide direct access to Central London and bus services allow locals to reach various points of the greater London area. While cabs can be convenient, depending on your itinerary, traffic conditions can make the hour-plus ride not worth the investment. Save your money to explore London instead.
Train connections from LHR to the City Center
There are two prominent train lines running from Heathrow Airport to central London.
- Heathrow Express: This line provides non-stop service directly to London Paddington Station, where you’ll enjoy connections to practically every corner of London. This direct route takes 20 minutes and can be boarded from Heathrow Central Station at Terminals 2 and 3 (it's accessible via a free shuttle bus from other terminals).
- Elizabeth Line: This train line runs six trains an hour to Paddington Station and takes about 35 minutes.
London Underground Lines from LHR to the City Center
Several Heathrow terminals are served by the Piccadilly Line which is routed through Central London.
- Piccadilly Line: Heathrow has four stations serving Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5 with direct connections to the Piccadilly Line, which reaches Central London in 40–50 minutes.
Points of interest
- Hyde Park: The Elizabeth and Piccadilly Lines run directly to this urban oasis, with the trip taking about 50 minutes.
- Piccadilly Circus: The (aptly-named) Piccadilly Line will get you to this iconic landmark in just under an hour.
- Wembley Stadium: You can take the Elizabeth Line from the airport to Bond Street and then transfer to the Jubilee Line to reach the stadium in 70 minutes.
- Buckingham Palace: The royal residence is accessible in an hour via the Piccadilly Line.
Leave your bags anywhere in London after you've touched down at Heathrow Airport
Reliable luggage storage is an underrated tool for the modern traveler, especially for those who want to utilize every minute of a trip. Wasting time by heading directly to your hotel just to drop the bags off is a bad use of valuable vacation time, so why not find a secure luggage storage location near an attraction you want to hit and store the bags there for a few hours? Don't pay for expensive baggage shipping or arrivals hall luggage lockers through second-rate services, Bounce offers one of the best values available.
We are the ideal solution for your excess baggage. Company standards are high and our luggage storage locations are open from 9 AM to 8 PM typically. If you need longer hours, when you book online, look for locations open as late as 24 hours.
Bounce makes it easy to not only find and book luggage storage, but the whole process is streamlined to get you back to enjoying your time in London. You'll have a full suite of useful features like the mobile app and around-the-clock customer service to make your whole experience better. Who knows? The attendant at your Bounce facility might even point you in the direction of the best fish and chips stand in London! When you want the best Heathrow Airport luggage storage, look no further than Bounce.