Hotel Hoppa bus
The paid shuttle that links most Heathrow hotels with the terminals, charged per person.
£7 each single, £13 return. Group tickets are £20 single and £36 return, so ask if there are three or more of you.
What it is
Hotel Hoppa is the shuttle bus that links Heathrow's terminals with many of the hotels around the airport. It is a paid service, and the fare is charged per person.
Fares
- Single: £7 per person.
- Return: £13 per person.
- Group single: £20.
- Group return: £36.
If there are three or more of you, ask about the group ticket. Prices change, so check them before you travel.
When it runs
Buses run between 04:00 and midnight. That makes Hotel Hoppa a poor match for a flight before 07:00 or a landing near midnight. For those, a hotel at your terminal or a taxi is safer.
Where to find it
Buses stop outside the terminal:
- Terminal 2: stops 9 and 10.
- Terminal 3: stops 12 and 13.
- Terminal 5: stops 17 and 18.
- Terminal 4: the buses do not currently serve the Terminal 4 forecourt.
Buying tickets
You can pay the driver, buy online at hotelhoppa.co.uk, or use the app. The buses have plenty of room for luggage.
Is it worth it?
For a short night, the bus keeps the room rate well below the connected hotels. Add the fare and the wait for the next bus, though, and the saving shrinks for a family. If you are flying early, we would pay the extra for a hotel you can walk from.
Checked against Heathrow, TfL and the operators on 14 November 2026. Fares and times change, so confirm before you travel.
Traveller questions
How much is Hotel Hoppa?
A single ticket is £7 and a return is £13. Group tickets are £20 single and £36 return. Check the current fares on the Heathrow site or in the Hotel Hoppa app.
What hours does Hotel Hoppa run?
Buses run between 04:00 and midnight, so it does not suit a very early flight or a very late landing.
Where do I catch it?
Outside the terminal. At Terminal 2 use stops 9 and 10, at Terminal 3 stops 12 and 13, and at Terminal 5 stops 17 and 18.
Does Hotel Hoppa go to Terminal 4?
No. The buses do not serve the Terminal 4 forecourt.
How do I buy a ticket?
From the driver, on the Hotel Hoppa website or in the app.
Is there room for luggage?
Yes. Heathrow says the buses have plenty of room for your luggage.