Terminal of Airport
T2T5

How to transfer from Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) to Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport

Getting from Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) to Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes about 20 minutes by train. You will need to leave the secure area and re-clear security.

train20 minRe-clear security

Free Heathrow Express / Elizabeth line, or the free inter-terminal transfer bus.

Heathrow Airport (LHR) has 4 terminals in total. The same route runs in both directions between Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) and Terminal 5.

Official Heathrow Airport website

About T2 and T5

T2Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal)

Home of Star Alliance carriers.

Airlines at Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) (T2):

T5Terminal 5

Dedicated to British Airways and Iberia.

Airlines at Terminal 5 (T5):

Other terminal transfers at Heathrow Airport

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) to Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport?
Travel between Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) and Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport (LHR) by train.
How long does it take to transfer from Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) to Terminal 5?
The trip between Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) and Terminal 5 takes about 20 minutes by train.
Do I need to clear security again transferring between Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) and Terminal 5?
Yes — the transfer between Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) and Terminal 5 is landside, so you must re-clear security.