The Big HalfSun, September 5, 2027 · LHR airportD-326From LHR airport to the city
To London Paddington · 6 ways to get there
Heathrow ExpressRecommendedExpress train · £25 · Non-stop to Paddington; advance tickets from 10 GBP, walk-up about 25 GBP15 min
Elizabeth lineTrain · £13.90 · Heathrow to central zone 1 fare; continues through central London27 min
TaxiStraight from the airport taxi rank · £75–£11045 min
Private transferYour driver waits with a name sign₩9,600~
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Tower Bridge, London
Nearest station to the startTower Hill area (near Tower Bridge start)
ShuttleNo dedicated event shuttle found; only local bus service maintained on specific Greenwich streets, plus 18 numbered 'Vehicle Crossing Points' for local resident/vehicle access (not runner shuttles).
TicketsLondon runners can use either an Oyster card or simply tap a contactless bank card or phone wallet at the yellow readers -- both charge identical fares and daily/weekly caps, so a contactless card avoids needing to buy a separate Oyster card. A single Zone 1 Tube/Elizabeth line fare is about 2.90 GBP off-peak, and the bus Hopper fare is 1.75 GBP for an hour of unlimited buses.
Directions to the start lineTower Bridge, LondonMap app›Routes for your trip
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Transit card
Just tap your contactless bank card or phone — no card to buy
Transit cardOyster (Visitor Oyster) or contactless bank card
Contactless cardWorks directly at the gates
Transit cardContactless bank card or phone (Apple/Google Pay) works directly at gates with the same fares and daily/weekly caps as Oyster -- no separate card purchase needed for most adult tourists. Visitor Oyster (GBP 10 fee) is worth it mainly for kids 11-15 (50% discount, needs Oyster not available via contactless), 7-day Travelcard starting mid-week, or travelers worried about foreign-transaction fees / card acceptance.
Transit passes & trains
From the finish to your hotel or the airport
Nearest station to the finishGreenwich area (near Cutty Sark finish)
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