How to get from Sheraton Heathrow to Terminal 3?

[Wally1976]

Hi, going to be staying at Sheraton Heathrow prior to a flight from Heathrow T3 in a few weeks. What’s the best way to travel between the two? Is it walkable (with minimal luggage and plenty of time)? Or is there a cheap bus option? I know the free buses have stopped.

[Tariq]

Definitely not walkable. There should be a TFL bus route suitable, which would be relatively inexpensive. Last time I was there, they had an advert in the lobby for this:

https://www.weknowlondon.com/transport/hotel-e-shuttle

[Wally1976]

Thanks Tariq; they mention that on their website too at £14.99. That’s a bit on the pricey side for me but depends what other options are available I guess.

[dougzz99]

Walk to the main road (Colnbrook Bypass) and turn right, walk about 3 mins to the bus stop. Number 4 to Heathrow Bus station, £1.55.

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[Wally1976]

Exactly what I was after, thanks dougzz99!

[Matt]

Google Maps is pretty good at telling you bus routes and schedules.

Uber is another option, probably around £10-15 or so from Sheraton to LHR, but likely to be more expensive the other way.

[Wally1976]

Thanks Matt. Had a look at the schedule for the number 4 bus and only seems to be one an hour on a Sunday so we might need the Uber or e-shuttle mentioned by Tariq.

Just a shame we can’t walk – it looks so close!

[SteveJ]

Wally1976 wrote:

Thanks Matt. Had a look at the schedule for the number 4 bus and only seems to be one an hour on a Sunday so we might need the Uber or e-shuttle mentioned by Tariq.

Just a shame we can’t walk – it looks so close!

Have a look at the U3 bus if that has better service. That’s taking a left out of the hotel and 6 minute walk.

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[George K]

You wouldn’t want to walk to T3 anyway, especially under the long underground tunnel with all the cars going back and forth..

I’ve never used the 4 bus, but, I have used the U3 bus, which you could get from a bus stop about 10 mins from the Sheraton (just to check, you’re at the Sheraton, and not the Sheraton Skyline, right?). £1.55 via contactless will get you there in 15-20 mins. I seem to recall more than two an hour, but check the timetable and see if that’s any better!

[aso40]

Realise you said you don’t want to use the We Know service, but would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to pay for an easy option.

We used them to and from this hotel last year, and it was a great service – they use a fleet of smart new Jaguar E Pace cars. We also got it for £9.99 each way by booking it on their main website, rather than on the hotel booking page. As that hotel was only £80, which was much cheaper than any hotel with walkable or public transport option, it was worth it.

[dougzz99]

Wally1976 wrote:

Thanks Matt. Had a look at the schedule for the number 4 bus and only seems to be one an hour on a Sunday so we might need the Uber or e-shuttle mentioned by Tariq.

Just a shame we can’t walk – it looks so close!

The problem with walking around big infrastructure projects like airports is bits of route unsuitable for pedestrians. Not sure what occupancy/use of car parks is like, but in normal times it’s possible to walk into T5 long stay/T3 business and just use the courtesy buses.