There are 3 airports in the London area offering both direct and connecting flights to Baltimore, Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN).
Useful information about London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport is 15 miles west of central London and is the UK's busiest hub.
How to get to the airport:
- Train – Up to 4 Heathrow Express trains every hour from Paddington Station, travel time 15 minutes.
- Coach – National Express services from Victoria from 4.20am to 10.50pm. Journey time 35 - 50 minutes.
- London Underground – 24 hour Piccadilly Line services stopping at two Heathrow stations. Travel time 50 minutes.
Services: Plentiful shopping, restaurant, and bar options in each of the 4 terminals. Foreign currency exchange, free Wi-Fi, parent and baby rooms, aircraft viewing area, VIP lounges at additional cost.
Useful information about Gatwick Airport
Gatwick is south of London and is the UK's second-busiest airport. Your flight may depart from Gatwick's North or South Terminal.
How to get to the airport:
- By train – Frequent Gatwick Express services London Victoria station, travel time 30 minutes.
- By taxi – 90 minutes from central London, depending on traffic.
- By bus – Frequent National Express or EasyBus coach services to Gatwick airport from Victoria coach station.
Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi, baby changing facilities, and children's play area. Plentiful bars, cafes, duty free shops and fast food outlets.
Useful information about London Stansted Airport
Stansted Airport is in Essex, 40 miles north-east of central London.
How to get to the airport:
- By train – Frequent Stansted Express services from Liverpool Street Station, travel time 45 minutes.
- By car – Take the M11 motorway to J8 and follow the well-signposted route to the airport.
- By bus – EasyBus and National Express services from Victoria coach station. Between 85 and 100 minutes.
Services: free Wi-Fi access, variety of restaurants, bars, and shopping. Executive lounges, fast track security at additional cost.