London is laden with airports with three of them serving Newquay – London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Southend Airport.
Useful information about London Heathrow
London Heathrow is the second busiest airport in the world, located near Central London.
How to get to the airport:
- By train – Heathrow Express – departs every 15 minutes from Paddington Station, takes 15 minutes.
- By underground – Cost-effective and easy, about 50 minutes.
- By taxi – 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
- By bus – National Express – from Victoria Coach Station every half an hour, takes approx. 55 minutes.
Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi, phone and laptop charging points, meeting rooms, concierge and porter services, baby changing and children’s play facilities, numerous lounges, bars and dining areas, an extensive shopping area.
Useful information about London Gatwick
London Gatwick lies about 26 miles south of London city centre.
How to get to the airport:
- By train – Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Southern – at least every 15 minutes, takes 30 minutes.
- By bus – numerous local bus routes, including low-cost airport transfer services, takes 30 to 60 minutes, every 15 minutes, 7 days a week.
- By cab – One hour, depending on traffic.
Services: open 24 hours, free Wi-Fi and charge points, free newspapers and magazines, airport shopping, over 30 restaurants and bars, chapel and prayer room.
Useful information about Southend Airport
Southend Airport is a relatively small airport about 40 miles east of London, near the coast.
How to get to the airport:
- By train – from Liverpool Street Station, 8 departures an hour at peak times, takes about 50 minutes.
- By bus – once a day each way: to London in the morning, to Southend in the evening.
- By taxi – an hour to an hour and a half's drive.
Services: open from 4 AM to midnight, on-site hotel, charge points, baby changing facilities, several cafes, a bar and lounge.