Full Trip London Heathrow Airport to Central London (Immigration, Train Ride & Fare)

I arrive at London Heathrow Airport for my first ever trip to Europe. Watch this video to see how I navigate from the airport to Central London via public transportation. I also go through immigration, customs, claim my luggage, and experience Severe Delays on the Elizabeth Line.
Recorded November 3, 2023
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[@liglury175]

One reason for the long walk in the airport (which is true is a lot of the larger airports) is to give the workers there time to unload your luggage. If the walk was short, you would have had to wait 10-15 minutes at baggage claim until your luggage arrived. They actually researched this, and found out people reported a more positive experience with a longer walk (where they are doing something with some purpose) than when they just waited around for their luggage at baggage claim, doing nothing but getting more frustrated with the wait.

[@griswald7156]

Yes ive heard they route you in circles to consume time….then you can get your cases after your long walk…and they sell you more coffee that way too..and maybe a croissant..

[@mikeantonio3163]

And then you're impressed as to how quickly your luggage arrived!

[@mkwke215]

That makes total sense lol

[@RaymondHng]

A watched pot never boils.

[@MrMarkhall1]

Wow

[@ShawnGBR]

9:56 as someone that worked for Thameslink in London a few years ago, hearing someone talking about the TfL caps and getting a good strategy for using the Elizabeth Line (so the rest of your tubes and buses for that day are effectively free) warmed my heart. Nicely researched. I do recommend that people traveling in from overseas buy a Visitor's Oyster Card preloaded with funds for the week (Transport for London will mail it to you if you do it a few weeks ahead of time) so you can get straight through the barriers and onto that public transportation.

[@RWFAN184]

the best and cheapest way to pay for TfL is of course your own contactless credit or debit card . no need for oyster anymore

[@ShawnGBR]

@@RWFAN184 - the Visitor version is only available for people buying it online from out of the country (£5, plus whatever amount you pre-load onto it). It looks different from any other Oyster Card, so it's a collector's item. And there are a load of restaurants and museum gift shops where you get a deal nobody else can get. Discounts off purchases, free drinks with the purchase of a regular a la carte meal when you show the Card. Things like that. My wife and I got way more than £5 worth of freebies each when we last went in 2018, and we still have the Oyster Card for the next time we go to London (where we can get even more discounts and freebies).

[@emjayay]

@@RWFAN184 If you are using for example a card from the US your it will charge you a money fee and a transaction fee each time you use it. I like using an Oyster card instead of potentially losing a credit card or smashing my phone.

[@RWFAN184]

@@emjayay you will pay anyway for foreign currency fees . it is not cheaper to buy an oyster with like 40 pound on it (+ 7 pound for basically just the physical card)

[@pjtufty66]

​@@RWFAN184 Best & Cheapest is to get a disability pass 😊

[@sherrylander630]

Your videos are allowing anyone to see the world without traveling. Your idea is very impressive. Thank you!

[@ActionKid]

My pleasure!

[@emjayay]

NYC subway fare gates work in both directions, hence our host's confusion. Depending on where you are going to in London the Piccadilly line can be about as fast as the Elizabeth line. The Elizabeth line and the Heathrow express use overhead wire power while all the tube trains use third rail power.

[@jillosler9353]

This shows how vast London Heathrow is! Never be fooled by the size of our small island in comparison to the USA - Heathrow is one of the busiest in the world! Glad you used public transport instead of UBER or a Taxi; the Airport is miles out of the City! The signs DID TELL YOU what the individual lifts/elevators were for. You can't get much clearer than 'Car Parks' 'Buses' and 'Taxis' with the bigger sign telling you where the lifts for 'Trains/Tube' were situated. Trust me when I tell you that flying into New York from the UK takes a damn sight longer just to clear Customs etc.

[@dewalddelange3502]

This is very insightful. The distance and time required to go through the airport is insane. A long time ago, passengers climbed off a plane with stairs, onto the ground and into the fresh air. Those were the good times.

[@ActionKid]

Much appreciated! It must have been a very different process back then

[@danielroque8504]

Some places that still happens

[@savedbygrace.slowedreverb]

Lol. I like the journey. Feels kinda special. And you only get to do it a few times in life. Not like riding the subway or anything.

[@jubcia8726]

Totally agree. I was in London Stansted Airport few times and it's going way faster and easier than here. Im shocked especially that people told me that Heathrow is better than Stansted. Good to know. Thanks for the video

[@tomkearney3075]

Yes I loved the smell of Avgas fumes and cigarette butts. 🤣

[@genarojay7244]

Wow this is terrific giving us insight of the procedure it takes when traveling out of the country. Really appreciate this detailed step by step process Actionkid. We that never been through this process gives us insight on what it takes. And also what to look forward to when traveling like this 👍🏿. Definitely having small kids doing this walk will tire them out lol. So long to get to the train

[@annasutton8078]

I would choose the Elizabeth line over the others. Nice and new and lots of trains. The Heathrow Express is longer than 15 mins and not as fast as the name suggests. I think your journey went pretty good. Busy times are the morning commute and evening. Nice to see it through non UK eyes too.Thanks for sharing.

[@watcherzero5256]

Heathrow Express is also a privately owned line, thats why its more expensive. It was the first rail connection to the airport with the tube connections and Elizabeth line coming along later. In some ways though what would be fastest and most conveniant depends which terminal your plane arrives at.

[@williamprice4673]

When travelling in England most folks are friendly and helpful. I noticed you didn't ask or use any of the information points. Use of these may well have made life easier for you. I am English and I would ask anyone official. That's what they are the for. Hope thus helps. 😊

[@TheBoogster55]

@@williamprice4673 Exactly ! He walked right past and information centre ! Seems to make this journey seem far more difficult than it actually was ! Taking time to read the signs would have helped a lot too. By the way it wasn’t customs you went through when you first arrived it was immigration where you scan your passport. A good idea to check the weather at your destination before you leave home !

[@artcaballerojr]

this is one of the best videos available. you answered alot of questions even for disabled people

[@leightonmarsh7835]

Hey mate. I was planning on my first trip to London alone from Australia two years and I found your video very useful. Showing me where I gotta to go so I don’t get lost when I arrive. Thanks a heap.

[@JM-ig4ed]

That was really interesting and useful - thank you for filming it. Very surprised walking time so long - not sure I could do that, lol. Impressed at how clean all the station and train was.

[@onecupof_tea]

There are small electric cars with driver, who collect you and and your luggage and drive along the tunnels. I don't know if you have to book in advance.

[@shanewa14]

I found London so much easier to navigate over New York but they are my 2 favourite cities in the world🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🗽I just returned home from Japan🇯🇵The Tokyo metro broke my brain🤯

[@annabelholland]

The only indication that a service may be delayed is shown at 29:55. Wish they publish the status of the Underground, Overground, DLR and Elizabeth somewhere so that travellers have options. The Transport for London (TfL) website is a good indicator and updates every 30 seconds, but how about those going to the UK temporarily who's phone is not capable of using internet/phone calls outside the country of residence. Clearly out of all the TFL lines (including Overground, DLR and Elizabeth but excluding buses), the Elizabeth is the one which expeirenced the most unplanned delays/cancellations. But most importantly, I love that this shows an indication of how long it would take from entering the airport to London which includes a 10 minute stop but excludes passport control.

[@keet3028]

While traveling from this airport to the city I took the National Express Bus. It goes to so many different points. I’m so ready to go back and explore more.

[@WaveWatcher10]

I take it as well😊

[@catherineedwaards]

Welcome to London ActionKid! We are delighted to have you!!!

[@andybaker2456]

Just to point out that what you referred to as "Customs" is known as Immigration/Passport Control in the UK (and much of the rest of the world outside of the US). It's the part of the process that's concerned with who's coming in to the country. Customs is concerned with what you're bringing in to the country, and is the area where you choose between the red (goods to declare) or green (nothing to declare, but you may get singled out for a random search) channels.

[@RaymondHng]

The full name is U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

[@paulgray2387]

Someone being a bit precise…☮️

[@adam-g7crq]

Hi AK, if you're interested in a interesting walk along the Southbank you could start at the end of Tooley st in Bermondsey Se1 walk down Shad Thames which will take you under Tower bridge and then follow the Thames path to Battersea Park and finish the walk by the Chinese pakoda. It's a bit of a long walk but I'm sure you will manage it, best done at the weekend during the day, the Southbank Centre would be a great place to stop for lunch.

[@michaelchin3550]

Long walks are no problems for Actionkid. Thanks for the suggestions.

[@ActionKid]

That sounds like a great walk

[@unknownranger250]

Welcome to London! sorry that you are experiencing train delays, usually the Elizabeth line is reliable, i managed to get to Heathrow within 40 minutes. .. Enjoy your trip

[@gracesmith6199]

Welcome to United Kingdom. I just saw your video of you arriving here.y word , that was some time it took from the plane to get to the train, my word . Then what a carry on you had on " The Elizabeth Line " , poor you ! I just saw you arriving @ Paddington Station. I hope you enjoy your trip here, I hope to catch you in London soon. I used to watch you , don't know why I stopped, I enjoyed watching you, especially the Statue of Liberty, will watch the rest of your trip, I hope you enjoyed it & were made welcome. From me in Scotland 👍😁😁

[@AdaMs910]

I was in Kew Gardens spring this year and it is a beautiful place. Highly recommended if someone enjoys nature :) Also, as I've been there I saw planes fly non-stop like every 5 minutes for hours upon hours - I think these all were approaching Heathrow. The traffic in London airports is just insane!

[@bookgirlny8511]

So airplanes are flying over Kew all the time? That’s too bad.

[@AdaMs910]

@@bookgirlny8511 Fortunately they aren't flying directly above that area, so it's not as bad.

[@stevenj2380]

Long past trip to London, highlights were a boat ride down the Thames to Greenwich for a walk around. Also a day trip to Bath. October and days were a little longer than now. I took the tubes or busses and a couple of night went across London back from a late night in the East End, to Earl's Court area, by night bus. One great sight I loved but did not plan, was going S thu Hyde Park, passing Albert Memorial at twilight, then around the Albert Hall and in Knightsbridge to pass Harrods.

[@adscri]

The Elizabeth line is a regular line and the same as all the others in the tube system. Because when it was built it used pre-existing tunnels belonging to a private company, that company charges for its use. This charge gets passed on to passengers as a surcharge - hence the higher than usual fare. Nowhere else in the tube system does this happen.

[@jarihult]

This video from Heathrow airport brought back memories , actually the airport looks much bigger than i remember , its huge😮Thank you for sharing this enjoyable and relaxing premiere despite all the hassle at the airport and with the transportations A K🙂👍!!!

[@michaelchin3550]

Nothing is a hassle for Actionkid. He makes it easier for everyone else.

[@ActionKid]

They must have expanded the airport since you were last here

[@_lifewithky9696]

Thanks alot for doing this video. It was an eye opener. This video really taught me alot about the travel experience from disembarking the plane, getting onto the train and then finally reaching Paddington. Wow! What a journey. I've been praying all the time that I do a trip to the UK. It looks exciting. But that airport seems so vast. The amount of walking........wow it's crazy. You have to be fit. But luckily I do alot of walking though. I'm hoping to go around 2025. I'm going to save this video and watch it again especially before I leave lol 😆. It was great video, very informative. Thank God. And thanks again.

[@user-zzyachieve]

Can't agree more, fascinating. Very interesting for someone who is going on a journey haha. By the way I found out that at trainpal I can use a code to get a discount on buying tickets~

[@melvynbuckton6881]

Rivetting video. Ive lived in london 45 years but now too ill to go to see heathrow or elizabeth line. So i I really enjoyed what i wish i was well enough to see for myself!

[@paullewis2413]

You were lucky using T2 instead of T3 which can be a nightmare for overcrowding. T2 looked so relaxed by comparison. T5 is usually not too bad but is used almost exclusively by B.A. and just a couple of other airlines.

[@meri-ro1gp]

B.A???

[@paullewis2413]

@@meri-ro1gp British Airways. 😊

[@autumnrose76]

This is the exact kind of video o was looking for for my upcoming trip to London very very helpful because I need to visualize my journey

[@emilioossa163]

I haven't seen your video in soooo long! But thanks to you I have done and live some excellent memories....for example: 1. I moved from FL to NYC and your videos helped me sooooo much! 2. I have my own travel videos 😆 same as you but I am shy to upload them. Hopefully one day I'll do it. 3. So far I have been in 6 different countries due to seeing your videos in quarantine and moving to NYC.🙏🏽 Thanks!

[@sswan9689]

Congratulations on going to Europe!! ❤

[@bobo3034]

An excellent video as always. Your narration is superb, just the correct amount and very clear and precise. I live in the UK but visit the USA often. Watch all your videos on your drives around the US plus your walk abouts. Look forward to many more. Many Thanks.

[@napoleon-sk5oc]

This is a neighborhood of NYC that was there way before America existed. Thanks for sharing!

[@ActionKid]

Thank you very much!

[@jarihult]

I’ve been once at the Heathrow when i got back from the Los Angeles in March 2020 so i’ve been experienced that train and the customs , although i went only from terminal to terminal so it’s kind of familiar to me 😎But as always i’m looking forward to this video about the other transportations etc 🙂Thank you for sharing A K🙂👍!!!

[@saskiapanter]

Me too, only in June and from San Francisco to Heathrow. On my way back home to the Netherlands. Two insanely big airports.

[@ActionKid]

Thanks for sharing!

[@crystalinabacteria3430]

Its interesting to listen to you pointing out what we call things in UK compared to America❤Cant believe how long its taken you to get out of the airport 😮my claustrophobia would kick in😂 Just remember AK if you feel lost or unsure ask anyone near you they will be helpful❤

[@ActionKid]

My pleasure, it took me a much longer time than I thought to get out of the airport!

[@adifferenttake8351]

I totally agree. That's a lot of walking through tunnels. It's all a series of long modern, minimalist mazes or tunnels. Admittedly it is all lighted or illuminated with cool LED ads . Still, it would be somewhat claustrophobic.

[@garybroadhurst3548]

That's pretty quick really - on the train in 40 minutes. Immigration can take MUCH longer if you arrive at a busy time and it's not uncommon to wait an hour for your bag too. I thought that was a pretty good advert for Heathrow, overall. I think he was just unlucky to arrive at the furthest gate from the baggage claim. The walking distances are long because it's a 70+ year old airport that's been remodelled many times. We don't tend to just demolish everything and start again like in the US although terminal 2 is totally new. The train station serves three different terminals (well only two at the moment) from one station so it's not directly situated in ANY of them. Also as new lines are added they naturally have to be built deeper/further away - it's no coincidence that he came to the Underground first!

[@melvynbuckton6881]

Its one of the biggest airports in the world. Serves the whole of the uk thats 60 million people.

[@trevordance5181]

If you ever need to travel to and from London Gatwick Airport and London Victoria Station don't take the Gatwick Express as it is more expensive than other normal 'Southern' trains and the journey is almost just as speedy by them. You can then also change at Clapham Junction for many other stations including London Waterloo so depending on your destination it could be just as quick or even quicker too. You can also get a Thameslink train to London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon, and Kings Cross/Saint Pancras and beyond direct from Gatwick. Again depending on your destination you may find this route more suitable for your needs.

[@adora61]

My brother and I are planning a trip to London for November, so this is a great video to watch to prepare myself!

[@rogerbradford6472]

Climb the Monument, a spiral stair inside a column commemorating the Great Fire of London.

[@darikae4719]

great review! I've been looking for an uncut walk-through review like this, you're the first one I've seen. thank you!

[@ylass8884]

It takes the time you walked to baggage claim area for the baggage to be off loaded, hence avoids the passengers all congregating around the conveyor belt waiting and waiting.

[@SallyRenko]

I appreciate your video... I'm traveling to London alone in 3 weeks. I've been to London just once but arrived via a cruise/train/taxi and was with 4 friends. This is helpful.

[@louisea6109]

Great start going with AK to London. Just saw the last video going back to US. So, thank you AK. I follow your travels, walks through NY, visiting the US on the whole etc👍🏼

[@korndog76]

Thank you for the video. I will arrive in London in two days. Very helpful!!

[@geetamoonesar249]

Good morning / afternoon, Ken. Welcome to London 😊 Wishing you a wonderful trip. I look forward to the vlogs. Have fun, stay safe 😊

[@ActionKid]

Thank you! 😃

[@Idontknowho.]

I was so excited to hear that you are in London! I am from the UK and have been watching your content for years. Can’t wait to see what you get up to in London.

[@TXRedheadRN]

I’m exhausted just watching this! Thank you for sharing. We head there next month and have considered getting to our hotel via train. Very informative!

[@Newberntrains]

well cause of you and Noel Phillips im going to the post office next week to put in for my passport this stuff is too cool thank you for bringing the world to us :)

[@redcomusic]

Ya know, ever since I've experienced arriving at London City (LCY), I didn't ever want to use Heathrow nor Gatwick anymore. I mean at City, 15 mins was the time it took from the aircraft door to arriving at Bank Station in Central London! But I do love your high-def walk-along, it felt like I was there...suffering all of that LOL! - Red

[@charlespatrick8650]

love watching cockpit views landing at City

[@49undefeated_]

Lol she looked back like who’s this loud American behind me 😂

[@lukenetherton5673]

I'm a dual national, born in the UK (most of my family still there), currently live in the US. I'm from Reading in the UK, which actually is at the very western end of the Elizabeth line. It's so interesting to see someone experience London for the first time and navigate on a transport system I'm intimately familiar with. I hope you enjoyed your time there! If you ever return and you have a particular interest in London's trains visit the London Transport Museum (closest station Covet Garden on the Picadilly Line.) The underground is the oldest metro system in the world, and the recent history of London in many ways IS the history of the Underground. Safe travels!

[@HanHan-wm4oe]

Next year, inshallah.. I am planning to visit to the UK from Uzbekistan so then this video is really useful for me to concentrate on terminal special for luggage reclaim..but I see from the plane untill baggage reclaim and train station are a long way..wow any advise s to me 🙃

[@luxpursuits]

@@HanHan-wm4oe Advice: Don't try to claim asylum. Make sure you go back home to Uzbekistan after the "holiday".

[@HanHan-wm4oe]

@@luxpursuits why, something is inorder there?

[@luxpursuits]

@@HanHan-wm4oe too many fake asylum seekers aka economic refugees from places like Albania and Uzbekistan.

[@factchecker1980]

I'm a dual national, born in the UK and live in the USA. Question: upon arrival at LHR, which passport do you use? I'm also taken the Eurostar, so same question. Thanks

[@lazman111]

Visited the UK first time last year, fortunately have a friend who lives there and was able to guide me through all the intricacies of using public transport. There is a lot to take in when you’ve never seen such a broad range of public transport. I will say one of the things that threw me off about using the lifts is the numbering system. It is different than in the U. S. What would be listed as a ground floor or number 1 here is typically numbered zero and anything down below that they use a negative number. I also went to Germany through Brussels and realized that is how Europe works. One of many different things you need to learn when you’re traveling abroad out of United States. I ended up traveling both directions through terminal 5 and it is much easier to get in and out of the airport through the terminal on rail.

[@kamonwankaew3057]

Great VDO. It make me comfort to travel alone. Thanks🎉

[@vesper.q4100]

..hi AK ..very professional recording as Always.. & you handle stress very well indeed! Welcome to the UK ..keep us all updated what you're up to.. I live in Essex County just outside London... outside of work commitments I may be able to catch up with you.. Enjoy London💖💫💖👋

[@ActionKid]

Thanks! I’ll enjoy my time here in the UK

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

Thankyou for the guiding us through Heathrow terminal to Paddington Station. You handle the situation beautifully even with the camera in hand . This is going to an exciting journey with you. 😊

[@adamw1944]

I love your trip reports. They are very informative. Did you change to the new Pocket 3 camera ? Thank you for this extremely helpfull video in this extremely complicated terminal. I wonder how elderly passengers can walk to public transport, while need to cover such distances.. Terrible terminal, really.

[@billbergendahl2911]

When I was at Heathrow Airport many years ago I saw Troy Aikman who was the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. I've been to the United Kingdom twice. The first time was in 2000 and again in 2004. What I remember about our visit to a British pub is the cigarette smoke being very thick. There is another airport in London that I have been to which I believe is called Gatwick.

[@ActionKid]

That’s pretty cool

[@KatharineA0203]

Smoking not permitted in pubs any longer. London Gatwick is south of London & served by trains to London Victoria or Thameslink to London Bridge, Blackfriars & St Pancras international.

[@lilclerk]

This was so detailed and helpful! I wish I had seen it before my first trip to london last year 😂

[@yugioht42]

It’s one of two airports that serve the states. Most English travelers use Gatwick Airport as the alternative. Heathrow Airport is more of a big trip and for business while gatwick is more for vacationing tourists. Gatwick also has direct flights to Orlando and Miami.

[@peterd788]

Planes fly to the states from most UK international airports. The Heathrow to JFK route is very restricted in terms of airlines on account of it being the most profitable air bridge in the world.

[@susiecv63]

Hi Ken, follow you from the UK, glad your here, I knew it would be London!! 🎉🎉 The lights don’t get switched on until the 9th of November, different times around the city, usually done by the 20th e

[@bobbyinalaska.4186]

Stupid Idea on the people in control of turning the Christmas lights on in different areas of the city. But then again Christmas is just a emotional dysfunction about making money and controlling others.

[@kbyrdleroy]

God bless you! I'm going this year to London and this video has helped a lot!!

[@mariocruz5223]

Man, your video is the bible for me. I'm going to visit London March 2024 with united, I will take the Elizabeth line and get off at paddington . Great video my friend

[@AndyKing1963]

also look at the Heathrow Express - but book ahead online, sometimes you can get reductions on the standard price

[@Politician62]

Awesome video . We are going to Heathrow on April 26.

[@70PaulK]

That was a lot harder than Thameslink train at Gatwick Airport. You did very well to reach the train connection.

[@robertmcross1]

Just watched your very informative video, loved your commentary, clear explanations that make it very helpful for first time visitors to London. I live here and have learned a lot from you my friend. New subscriber here :)

[@ChristopherDotson]

Looking forward to seeing this Video Tomorrow

[@ChristiSingleton]

Thank you for this. I'm also arriving on United and heading to Paddington. You're the best ❤

[@yvonnejohnston9429]

for non us nationals the usa customs system is hellish, uk not so bad.

[@RWFAN184]

thats true. the uk border control is very efficient and fast.

[@joannkuelbs5805]

Thank you so much for making this video. I am hoping to go to London next year for my very 1st time and this video was very helpful

[@WaveWatcher10]

You can also take the bus via National Express which takes you into Victoria Station

[@tanweekok1]

In Singapore, Changi Airport, if your arrival gate is at the end of the terminal, it is also a long walk to the passport control. But there are small trolleys usually left around by departing passengers and not retrieved, which you can grab and use it.

[@ActionKid]

That’s good to know, thanks for the info!

[@jg-7780]

I know you're implying we can use the trollies for our luggage, but I like to imagine grabbing one of the trollies, running very fast, and jumping on, letting the momentum carry me all the way to passport control, where I'll promptly be detained for not listening to the security guard who told me to call it off

[@davidthaler7018]

You got off easy with the walk to Customs and Reclaim. At Paris-CDG, Terminal,2 is subdivided into what feels like several smaller terminals. You may clear Passport Control where you land, but all baggage is brought to Terminal 2a, so you’re herded in that direction and may have to board a people-mover/light rail vehicle.

[@marywhelan5170]

Action Kid, I appreciated this video very much. Most helpful. Thank you.

[@AngelDarioDeLaPuente]

se aprecia que el relato tenga subtitulos en español, asi todos podemos entenderte actionkid

[@AngelDarioDeLaPuente]

@mrenglish2838 actualmente la tecnología esta al alcance, solo tiene que dar un clic.

[@ZizkovPana]

Great video as always. Love your descriptions and tips!

[@susiecv63]

Hi again, You can always use a store for the toilet, much easier 😂😂

[@garybroadhurst3548]

WELL DONE for doing all that after an overnight flight in Economy! I would start out with good intentions and probably fall asleep half way through.

[@mariadelcarmenpenedo6355]

Great video it made me remember my first time arriving at london heathrow. Everybody felt the same exprience

[@lindakirk698]

You cannot claim for lateness when it's due to the weather! A storm is a weather related incident!

[@57Runnergirl]

I'm going to London in May alone, so this was very helpful to watch! Thank you. 😊

[@theecarking]

I'm going in May too! I'll have a few people with me though but I woulda went alone if I had too. I'm excited. I've always wanted to visit.

[@FaLO66traintravels]

I love seeing the trains!! Enjoy your self, AK! 😊

[@starky88]

This was so fantastic and informative! Thank you!

[@SheenaAnnBrown]

I enjoyed your video. I actually live in the UK. But you have me confused about getting a refund on your train.....your train wasn't delayed!! Your train actually got in well before it was due, having missed out all those stations in between!! There wasn't any delay. The train that was delayed was the one that actually overtook you at one point. It had to stop at all stations and got in later than your train which didn't stop....so you weren't delayed. If anything.. you were early in getting into Paddington!!

[@FromSagansStardust]

It's Immigration/Passport Control first. Then it's Customs after you get your baggage.

[@brentsummers7377]

Excellent video! If you're arriving at Terminal 3 getting to the tube station is a heck of a lot easier & quicker.

[@Smart1529]

Nice video on showing us how to travel from Heathrow. Your right it's not as straightforward especially if you are from other country. Yeah calling is the English way of saying stopping and the Elizabeth line does share the same tracks as Heathrow Express. Good thing the train itself is branded and the customer service information is good. Airports tend to take long walks and Heathrow is no different. I hope you enjoy your time in London

[@Tazzy5]

I got a tip from a local and hired a nice comfy van to transport me. But I liked this video very much, thanks for making it!

[@Lee-vb4vh]

It's almost 9am Eastern standard NYC time. Are we live ?

[@CaliWeHo]

I took the Picadilly Line straight from right outside Terminal 2 to Covent Garden for just $7.22 = £5.68 today. It took about 50-ish minutes. Soooo much nicer than gross, urine-smelling NYC subways. 😂 Edit: you're right about "things" not being so clear-cut, re finding where you need to go, I had to ask at least 3 people 3 different times, but thank goodness everyone that works there is so helpful and nice!

[@christopherwright8388]

First time watching one of your vlogs. Good (vicarious) experience for other novices planning a similar trip. There are some harsh comments, (from one in particular), I hope you won't let that discourage you. You did miss some prominent signs though. One suggestion is to edit out periods of time where nothing is happening.

[@stanmarsh14]

See this is the key difference between Heathrow and JFK..... both similar sizes, however Heathrow has fewer terminals = longer walk from / to gate, JFK has more terminals = shorter walk from / to gate, and is also why I prefer to fly from Gatwick rather than Heathrow. Yes as for transport, Heathrow Express (Same with the Gatwick one too!), is the most expensive option, but is very quick, but best option would be to use Elizabeth line or London Overground services, both part of the TfL fares system (You can also use the Underground, however it's pretty slow), so capped fares. As for the Elizabeth Line trains, these was built at the Bombardier (Now Alstom) site, next to Derby Train Station, which is just down the road from me.

[@duffyjones4476]

Thank you for Such a really Helpful video

[@malcolmkinnon8436]

Yes 'calling at' is stopping at

[@mrvwbug4423]

That probably isn't any worse than flying into JFK and trying to get out of the airport on the AirTrain, especially if you're trying to get to Jamacia station to get on the Subway or LIRR. Heathrow Express and Liz Line don't use the same tracks once they're off the Heathrow spur line, once they're on the main line the Liz Line is routed onto the local track and Heathrow Express runs on the express track and gets slotted in between GWR inter-city trains so they don't hold up GWR (those green GWR inter-city trains run at 125mph the Heathrow express only runs at 110mph). They also use different platforms at Paddington, Liz Line has its own platforms with the screen doors, heathrow express shares the main platform area with GWR.

[@jimij07]

I think you have to get your baggage first before you pass Customs. You might be referring to Immigration.

[@lindasmith3978]

thank you for this preview!

[@sea247_]

Thankyou, I appreciate this video

[@gabembta12]

There is also Gatwick and Luton as well and the Eurostar also goes to Paris via the Eurotunnel

[@eugenpopa8380]

Hi Ken ,excellent video.Please don't forget your umbrellas, have a nice trip😀

[@sonnyt9991]

Good video, very informative for travelers like myself thankyou.

[@nadifouldi3131]

Thanks so much for this video.

[@pmcpmc8005]

One thing you have to understand if you live in the US and come to the UK with the rate of exchange your actually paying more in US dollars then what the price is listed in pounds. So when you pay with your card apple pay ect your bank takes more in US dollars then what the price is there.

[@emjayay]

Yes, as most people understand different currencies have different values. Right now a pound = $1.30.

[@j134679]

yep. Its cheaper to withdraw cash at a machine overall, but it depends on the finances of the person if these charges matter to them.

[@christianchiavetta4868]

In my opinion, no offense I would pay more expensive price then to wait long for a train ride.

[@yohanzurieldelatorre5077]

You got confused because it was your first time in London and you didn't know that there are different branches in the Elizabeth Line and Picadilly Line. So next time if you are visiting London, please memorize or familiarize the map so that you will know which direction you are going to and you will not do the same mistake ever again.