Hatton Cross

Hatton Cross station is the Piccadilly line stop immediately before the Heathrow Airport terminal stations, serving the ring of hotels, cargo facilities and support businesses that surround the airport. Most travellers pass through without stopping, but Hatton Cross has a specific function: it is the hub for free hotel shuttle buses serving the dozen or more airport hotels in the immediate vicinity. If you are staying in a Heathrow area hotel before an early flight, Hatton Cross is likely where you will connect from.

Station Overview

Hatton Cross station opened in 1975 as part of the Piccadilly line extension to Heathrow. It sits in Zone 5 and is served by the Piccadilly line only. The station has step-free access and serves the Heathrow area's hotels and cargo facilities. It is between Hounslow West to the east and Heathrow Terminal 4 and Terminals 2 and 3 to the west.

Lines and Connectivity

The Piccadilly line (dark blue) connects east towards Hounslow West, Osterley and London (journey time to King's Cross approximately forty-five minutes). Westbound, the line splits into two loops - one serving Terminal 4 and another serving Terminals 2 and 3 and Terminal 5. Check the train destination for the correct terminal.

Facilities

Hatton Cross has toilets, shops and a travel information point. The station is step-free throughout. Hotel shuttle buses serving airport hotels depart from outside the station.

Accessibility

Hatton Cross has full step-free access from street to platform, consistent with the Heathrow extension stations built in the 1970s and 1980s.

Travel Tips

• Hotel shuttle buses for Heathrow area hotels depart from outside the station - check your hotel's transport information for the specific shuttle stop.
• Terminal 4 is one stop south-west on the Piccadilly line loop. Not all trains serve Terminal 4 - check the destination board.
• For central London, eastbound Piccadilly line trains reach King's Cross in approximately forty-five minutes.
• Step-free access is available throughout this station.
• This station is primarily for airport workers and hotel guests - travellers should continue to the terminal stations.

Nearby Attractions

Heathrow Airport hotels - via hotel shuttles. Multiple hotel properties in the immediate area served by free shuttle buses from Hatton Cross.

Heathrow Terminal 4 - one stop on Piccadilly line. For airlines using Terminal 4, primarily Sky Team carriers.

Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 - accessible via the Piccadilly line loop. Terminals for most airline alliances.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Piccadilly line services at Hatton Cross run from approximately 05:00 to 00:30. Night Tube does not operate at Hatton Cross. The station is busy around peak flight departure times, particularly early mornings. Hotel shuttle buses typically operate around the clock for overnight arrivals.