Full Trip London Heathrow Airport to Central London (Immigration, Train Ride & Fare)

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I arrive at London Heathrow Airport for my first ever trip to Europe. Watch this video to see how I navigate from the airport to Central London via public transportation. I also go through immigration, customs, claim my luggage, and experience Severe Delays on the Elizabeth Line.
Recorded November 3, 2023
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@sherrylander630 7 ай бұрын

Your videos are allowing anyone to see the world without traveling. Your idea is very impressive. Thank you!

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@liglury175 6 ай бұрын

One reason for the long walk in the airport (which is true is a lot of the larger airports) is to give the workers there time to unload your luggage. If the walk was short, you would have had to wait 10-15 minutes at baggage claim until your luggage arrived. They actually researched this, and found out people reported a more positive experience with a longer walk (where they are doing something with some purpose) than when they just waited around for their luggage at baggage claim, doing nothing but getting more frustrated with the wait.

@griswald7156 5 ай бұрын

Yes ive heard they route you in circles to consume time….then you can get your cases after your long walk…and they sell you more coffee that way too..and maybe a croissant..

@mikeantonio3163 3 ай бұрын

And then you're impressed as to how quickly your luggage arrived!

@mkwke215 3 ай бұрын

That makes total sense lol

@RaymondHng 3 ай бұрын

A watched pot never boils.

@MrMarkhall1 2 ай бұрын

Wow

@ShawnGBR 6 ай бұрын

9:56 as someone that worked for Thameslink in London a few years ago, hearing someone talking about the TfL caps and getting a good strategy for using the Elizabeth Line (so the rest of your tubes and buses for that day are effectively free) warmed my heart. Nicely researched. I do recommend that people traveling in from overseas buy a Visitor's Oyster Card preloaded with funds for the week (Transport for London will mail it to you if you do it a few weeks ahead of time) so you can get straight through the barriers and onto that public transportation.

@RWFAN184 6 ай бұрын

the best and cheapest way to pay for TfL is of course your own contactless credit or debit card . no need for oyster anymore

@ShawnGBR 6 ай бұрын

@@RWFAN184 - the Visitor version is only available for people buying it online from out of the country (£5, plus whatever amount you pre-load onto it). It looks different from any other Oyster Card, so it's a collector's item. And there are a load of restaurants and museum gift shops where you get a deal nobody else can get. Discounts off purchases, free drinks with the purchase of a regular a la carte meal when you show the Card. Things like that. My wife and I got way more than £5 worth of freebies each when we last went in 2018, and we still have the Oyster Card for the next time we go to London (where we can get even more discounts and freebies).

@emjayay 6 ай бұрын

@@RWFAN184 If you are using for example a card from the US your it will charge you a money fee and a transaction fee each time you use it. I like using an Oyster card instead of potentially losing a credit card or smashing my phone.

@RWFAN184 6 ай бұрын

@@emjayay you will pay anyway for foreign currency fees . it is not cheaper to buy an oyster with like 40 pound on it (+ 7 pound for basically just the physical card)

@pjtufty66 6 ай бұрын

@@RWFAN184 Best & Cheapest is to get a disability pass 😊

@nicolawright3359 7 ай бұрын

You did amazingly well navigating your way across the airport to the correct train with your luggage, whilst filming! I never realised that here in England we use so many different words for things that travellers from other countries find unfamiliar. Welcome to England! Hope you enjoy your stay.

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, it was rather straightforward but a long way to get there!

@emjayay 6 ай бұрын

NYC subway fare gates work in both directions, hence our host's confusion. Depending on where you are going to in London the Piccadilly line can be about as fast as the Elizabeth line. The Elizabeth line and the Heathrow express use overhead wire power while all the tube trains use third rail power.

@olliepinetree82 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for making the extra effort to show us Heathrow and the trip to London. It was great to see that sometimes, even for a seasoned pro there are a few bumps in the road that must be dealt with. Your relaxed approach is definitely the way to go.

@HengMiao 7 ай бұрын

I always appreciate you do extensive and unedited videos, so other travelers can be informed about the directions and what should be done. The customs and luggage claim processes were so quick. The train car looks so new, modern, and clean, and it runs smoothly and quietly despite the delays. It's not easy to make videos while lugging your belongings, especially being unfamiliar in a new destination. 👍 I'm glad you had a safe flight, and thank you for sharing this informative video, AK! You're the BEST! 🤗

@dewalddelange3502 7 ай бұрын

This is very insightful. The distance and time required to go through the airport is insane. A long time ago, passengers climbed off a plane with stairs, onto the ground and into the fresh air. Those were the good times.

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! It must have been a very different process back then

@danielroque8504 7 ай бұрын

Some places that still happens

@savedbygrace.slowedreverb 7 ай бұрын

Lol. I like the journey. Feels kinda special. And you only get to do it a few times in life. Not like riding the subway or anything.

@jubcia8726 7 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I was in London Stansted Airport few times and it's going way faster and easier than here. Im shocked especially that people told me that Heathrow is better than Stansted. Good to know. Thanks for the video

@tomkearney3075 7 ай бұрын

Yes I loved the smell of Avgas fumes and cigarette butts. 🤣

@Crepello100 6 ай бұрын

Great video and also useful to anyone visiting from overseas for the first time. That storm that delayed your train (named Storm Ciaran) was actually the worst ever here in northwest France. Highest recorded wind speed was 207km/h (128mph). That was 11 days ago but there are still 10k households without power, lots of roads still blocked, roofs gone. My shed exploded and we lost 7 trees but it was also a fascinating thing to live through. The power of nature is amazing.

@werlecar 4 ай бұрын

Sorry about your trees😞

@user-zzyachieve Ай бұрын

Can't agree more! Very useful for first-time visitors~ By the way, I found I can get a discount on trainpal on buying train tickets~

@lukenetherton5673 6 ай бұрын

I'm a dual national, born in the UK (most of my family still there), currently live in the US. I'm from Reading in the UK, which actually is at the very western end of the Elizabeth line. It's so interesting to see someone experience London for the first time and navigate on a transport system I'm intimately familiar with. I hope you enjoyed your time there! If you ever return and you have a particular interest in London's trains visit the London Transport Museum (closest station Covet Garden on the Picadilly Line.) The underground is the oldest metro system in the world, and the recent history of London in many ways IS the history of the Underground. Safe travels!

@HanHan-wm4oe 6 ай бұрын

Next year, inshallah.. I am planning to visit to the UK from Uzbekistan so then this video is really useful for me to concentrate on terminal special for luggage reclaim..but I see from the plane untill baggage reclaim and train station are a long way..wow any advise s to me 🙃

@luxpursuits 5 ай бұрын

@@HanHan-wm4oe Advice: Don't try to claim asylum. Make sure you go back home to Uzbekistan after the "holiday".

@HanHan-wm4oe 5 ай бұрын

@@luxpursuits why, something is inorder there?

@luxpursuits 5 ай бұрын

@@HanHan-wm4oe too many fake asylum seekers aka economic refugees from places like Albania and Uzbekistan.

@factchecker1980 3 ай бұрын

I'm a dual national, born in the UK and live in the USA. Question: upon arrival at LHR, which passport do you use? I'm also taken the Eurostar, so same question. Thanks

@jamesstanley9082 7 ай бұрын

We live here in the UK so have been to Heathrow many times but never arrived or departed from T2 so your vlog was very insightful especially as we are going to T2 to fly to Singapore on Tuesday.Terminal2 is the furthest terminal from the trains. If you book in advance you can get a good dealon Heathrow express we got our tickets for Monday for £5.50 each but we booked months ago.Its funny watching how others view your country and how they pronounce words. Enjoy your stay and hope you have time to explore outside london

@panop8726 5 ай бұрын

I found this video very interesting. I was brought up and lived very close to the rail line so I was able to follow the journey in great detail recognising many of the buildings along the way though a lot of them are new. I worked at Heathrow in the 1970s when it was growing fast but compared to now it was much more compact and simpler back then. Now living in Australia I don’t visit very often but find Heathrow quite a challenge to navigate through all the underground walkways and somewhat confusing signage. One aside, for anyone wondering, the collection of old steam locomotives and carriages you passed along the way are at the old Southall engine sheds which was once one of the main GWR loco depots but is now the base for some historic rail preservation groups.

@genarojay7244 7 ай бұрын

Wow this is terrific giving us insight of the procedure it takes when traveling out of the country. Really appreciate this detailed step by step process Actionkid. We that never been through this process gives us insight on what it takes. And also what to look forward to when traveling like this 👍🏿. Definitely having small kids doing this walk will tire them out lol. So long to get to the train

@annabelholland 6 ай бұрын

The only indication that a service may be delayed is shown at 29:55. Wish they publish the status of the Underground, Overground, DLR and Elizabeth somewhere so that travellers have options. The Transport for London (TfL) website is a good indicator and updates every 30 seconds, but how about those going to the UK temporarily who's phone is not capable of using internet/phone calls outside the country of residence. Clearly out of all the TFL lines (including Overground, DLR and Elizabeth but excluding buses), the Elizabeth is the one which expeirenced the most unplanned delays/cancellations. But most importantly, I love that this shows an indication of how long it would take from entering the airport to London which includes a 10 minute stop but excludes passport control.

@shaneo714 7 ай бұрын

I found London so much easier to navigate over New York but they are my 2 favourite cities in the world🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🗽I just returned home from Japan🇯🇵The Tokyo metro broke my brain🤯

@susiecv63 7 ай бұрын

Hi Ken, The way we tip no matter where we are in the world, it’s up to you, tipping is a tip, if the service is good and you feel it’s deserved then do it? A lot of places in the UK don’t expect a tip and are really grateful if you do tip. 😊

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@TransCanadaPhil 7 ай бұрын

This is why I prefer flying into Gatwick airport when i visit the Uk instead of Heathrow from Canada. It’s a much more straightforward airport where there’s a simple mini-train to take you between the two terminals and the main Train station to central London is right there. You take the “Thameslink” train. You don’t have to walk so much. I’ve visited the Uk 4 times now, most recently this past June. It’s funny how you got confused too by the word “calling” on trains, on my first visit to the UK in 2017 that tripped me up too, yes it’s the same as “stopping”. 😁

@user-zzyachieve Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, fascinating. Very interesting for someone who is going on a journey haha. By the way I found out that at trainpal I can use a code to get a discount on buying tickets~

@andybaker2456 6 ай бұрын

Just to point out that what you referred to as "Customs" is known as Immigration/Passport Control in the UK (and much of the rest of the world outside of the US). It's the part of the process that's concerned with who's coming in to the country. Customs is concerned with what you're bringing in to the country, and is the area where you choose between the red (goods to declare) or green (nothing to declare, but you may get singled out for a random search) channels.

@RaymondHng 3 ай бұрын

The full name is U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

@paulgray2387 Ай бұрын

Someone being a bit precise…☮️

@williamprice4673 5 ай бұрын

When travelling in England most folks are friendly and helpful. I noticed you didn't ask or use any of the information points. Use of these may well have made life easier for you. I am English and I would ask anyone official. That's what they are the for. Hope thus helps. 😊

@stevenj2380 7 ай бұрын

Long past trip to London, highlights were a boat ride down the Thames to Greenwich for a walk around. Also a day trip to Bath. October and days were a little longer than now. I took the tubes or busses and a couple of night went across London back from a late night in the East End, to Earl's Court area, by night bus. One great sight I loved but did not plan, was going S thu Hyde Park, passing Albert Memorial at twilight, then around the Albert Hall and in Knightsbridge to pass Harrods.

@annasutton8078 3 ай бұрын

I would choose the Elizabeth line over the others. Nice and new and lots of trains. The Heathrow Express is longer than 15 mins and not as fast as the name suggests. I think your journey went pretty good. Busy times are the morning commute and evening. Nice to see it through non UK eyes too.Thanks for sharing.

@paullewis2413 6 ай бұрын

You were lucky using T2 instead of T3 which can be a nightmare for overcrowding. T2 looked so relaxed by comparison. T5 is usually not too bad but is used almost exclusively by B.A. and just a couple of other airlines.

@meri-ro1gp 5 ай бұрын

B.A???

@paullewis2413 5 ай бұрын

@@meri-ro1gp British Airways. 😊

@BoydXplorer 6 ай бұрын

Wow...a beautiful journey. Well documented. Tnx4d virtual travel with you ActionKid.

@mj254 7 ай бұрын

My wife, daughter and I took that same flight for our 30th anniversary last year. Terminal 2 to Customs is soooo long. We were confused at that elevator as well😂 I think most people are. You should take a ferry on the River Thames, they give a great history lesson on London. The Big Bus gives a free ferry ride when you purchase a hop on, hop off bus ticket.

@thefuturefrontierpilot75 3 ай бұрын

you know what's funny, you think it's so big, T2 is the smallest terminal at LHR 😭

@mj254 3 ай бұрын

@@thefuturefrontierpilot75 What!?!? Oh wow, I'm glad we didn't have to walk that one. Especially with the N95 Masks we had on.

@thefuturefrontierpilot75 3 ай бұрын

@@mj254 I flew to LHR with BA. they put us on the far end of T5 which is the largest terminal. i wanted to sue them for emotional distress by the time i left 😭

@theecarking 2 ай бұрын

How long did it take you to actually get through customs?

@thefuturefrontierpilot75 2 ай бұрын

@@theecarking LHR is an extremely efficient airport when it comes to immigration. I was flying as a Young Traveler, so I cleared with an actual officer. I was through in probably 10 minutes because everyone else was using the e-gates!

@adam-g7crq 7 ай бұрын

Hi AK, if you're interested in a interesting walk along the Southbank you could start at the end of Tooley st in Bermondsey Se1 walk down Shad Thames which will take you under Tower bridge and then follow the Thames path to Battersea Park and finish the walk by the Chinese pakoda. It's a bit of a long walk but I'm sure you will manage it, best done at the weekend during the day, the Southbank Centre would be a great place to stop for lunch.

@michaelchin3550 7 ай бұрын

Long walks are no problems for Actionkid. Thanks for the suggestions.

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great walk

@JM-ig4ed 7 ай бұрын

That was really interesting and useful - thank you for filming it. Very surprised walking time so long - not sure I could do that, lol. Impressed at how clean all the station and train was.

@onecupof_tea 4 ай бұрын

There are small electric cars with driver, who collect you and and your luggage and drive along the tunnels. I don't know if you have to book in advance.

@AdaMs910 7 ай бұрын

I was in Kew Gardens spring this year and it is a beautiful place. Highly recommended if someone enjoys nature :) Also, as I've been there I saw planes fly non-stop like every 5 minutes for hours upon hours - I think these all were approaching Heathrow. The traffic in London airports is just insane!

@bookgirlny8511 7 ай бұрын

So airplanes are flying over Kew all the time? That’s too bad.

@AdaMs910 7 ай бұрын

@@bookgirlny8511 Fortunately they aren't flying directly above that area, so it's not as bad.

@Meld00 4 ай бұрын

Thanks AK! I'm going to London in a few months, which will also be my first time abroad, and I was nervous about the Heathrow-to-London transportation. Your video has set my mind at ease. I'll be reviewing all your London videos before I depart!

@artcaballerojr Ай бұрын

this is one of the best videos available. you answered alot of questions even for disabled people

@user-wc6md3yj4y 7 ай бұрын

Welcome to London ActionKid! We are delighted to have you!!!

@keet3028 7 ай бұрын

While traveling from this airport to the city I took the National Express Bus. It goes to so many different points. I’m so ready to go back and explore more.

@WaveWatcher10 6 ай бұрын

I take it as well😊

@Howardduff-dd5hf 2 ай бұрын

Found this video by chance. Its so random............. Yet so good!! Love how you did not over talk. Just some great information!! Thanks for "sacrificing your mobility" for us!! Grin. Great Video.

@johncalvert9331 6 ай бұрын

I'll continue to use the Heathrow Express thank you very much! After spending several weeks in a foreign country, £2000 on air-fares, a 24-hour, long haul flight in cramped conditions, I just want to get home as quickly and comfortably as possible, I'm not going to faff about over a few pounds sterling. It takes me about 90 minutes to get from Heathrow to my Greenwich home.

@youngmurphy7556 5 ай бұрын

Paddington is in Greenwich? LOL. Sounds like more faff than getting the Elizabeth line to another connecting station, e.g. Woolwich, and going home from there.

@marywhelan5170 10 сағат бұрын

Action Kid, I appreciated this video very much. Most helpful. Thank you.

@lindasmith3978 3 ай бұрын

thank you for this preview!

@rogerbradford6472 7 ай бұрын

Climb the Monument, a spiral stair inside a column commemorating the Great Fire of London.

@_lifewithky9696 4 ай бұрын

Thanks alot for doing this video. It was an eye opener. This video really taught me alot about the travel experience from disembarking the plane, getting onto the train and then finally reaching Paddington. Wow! What a journey. I've been praying all the time that I do a trip to the UK. It looks exciting. But that airport seems so vast. The amount of walking........wow it's crazy. You have to be fit. But luckily I do alot of walking though. I'm hoping to go around 2025. I'm going to save this video and watch it again especially before I leave lol 😆. It was great video, very informative. Thank God. And thanks again.

@user-zzyachieve Ай бұрын

Can't agree more, fascinating. Very interesting for someone who is going on a journey haha. By the way I found out that at trainpal I can use a code to get a discount on buying tickets~

@49undefeated_ 4 ай бұрын

Lol she looked back like who’s this loud American behind me 😂

@gracesmith6199 6 ай бұрын

Welcome to United Kingdom. I just saw your video of you arriving here.y word , that was some time it took from the plane to get to the train, my word . Then what a carry on you had on " The Elizabeth Line " , poor you ! I just saw you arriving @ Paddington Station. I hope you enjoy your trip here, I hope to catch you in London soon. I used to watch you , don't know why I stopped, I enjoyed watching you, especially the Statue of Liberty, will watch the rest of your trip, I hope you enjoyed it & were made welcome. From me in Scotland 👍😁😁

@renatalauffer8812 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Very very helpful!!!

@starky88 26 күн бұрын

This was so fantastic and informative! Thank you!

@adscri 5 ай бұрын

The Elizabeth line is a regular line and the same as all the others in the tube system. Because when it was built it used pre-existing tunnels belonging to a private company, that company charges for its use. This charge gets passed on to passengers as a surcharge - hence the higher than usual fare. Nowhere else in the tube system does this happen.

@joannkuelbs5805 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. I am hoping to go to London next year for my very 1st time and this video was very helpful

@leightonmarsh7835 28 күн бұрын

Hey mate. I was planning on my first trip to London alone from Australia two years and I found your video very useful. Showing me where I gotta to go so I don’t get lost when I arrive. Thanks a heap.

@rjsieder 3 ай бұрын

I flew from SFO to Heathrow late last August. I just kept following the yellow signs and realized that we went under a taxiway/ramp for much of the way before coming back up to the customs area. While it took a while to get through all that, having my bag already on the carousel was nice. I took the Piccadilly line into the city, switching to the Circle Line to get to Aldgate, my end destination. Piccadilly wasn't air conditioned and it was quite warm (for London) that morning. It wish I'd seen this video before that trip as it would have given me a good idea of what to expect. My return to LHR was also a bit of a mess. I only made it two stops on the Underground before the driver announced that we were waiting for an unknown amount of time due to a trespasser on the tracks well ahead of us. He recommended switching to another line, if possible, to get to your destination. I had a Tube Map app on my phone which helped me figure out the alternatives and I ended up on the Elizabeth line, the only other line going to the airport. But even that didn't go smoothly as a train broke down ahead of us and ours was truncated at Hatton Cross (I think). After a bit of a wait, another train came along that was going through to Heathrow. I was only going to my hotel for my flight out the next morning, but some people were trying to catch a flight still that night and were a bit nervous! It was a long day as I started it in Germany, had a canceled DB train from Cologne to Brussels to deal with and still make my Eurostar, then the issues getting from St Pancras to Heathrow, but I made it. I had ordered a Visitor's Oyster card ahead of time and I'm glad I did. It might not save anything on fares, but it does offer discounts to some London attractions, and it was convenient. Unfortunately, you can't add money to it, or check your balance online, only at a ticket machine in a station. Not sure why that restriction exists, but it would be nice if it didn't exist. With it you avoid exchange fees from US banks that you might have using a contactless card, or your phone. That wouldn't be an issue for UK banks, but it might be for US banks.

@korndog76 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I will arrive in London in two days. Very helpful!!

@buckeyegene2256 2 ай бұрын

I rarely leave a comment on any KZfaq video but I thought this video is one of the best I've seen. I've traveled to London several times but always through Gatwick. This will help with my next trip although I will be arriving at terminal 3 at LHR. Thanks for taking the time.

@ZizkovPana 6 ай бұрын

Great video as always. Love your descriptions and tips!

@jbpdx 7 ай бұрын

We were just in Terminal 5 for the first time and it took us 30 minutes and lots of back and forth to find the Elizabeth line.

@SallyRenko Ай бұрын

I appreciate your video... I'm traveling to London alone in 3 weeks. I've been to London just once but arrived via a cruise/train/taxi and was with 4 friends. This is helpful.

@jillosler9353 6 ай бұрын

This shows how vast London Heathrow is! Never be fooled by the size of our small island in comparison to the USA - Heathrow is one of the busiest in the world! Glad you used public transport instead of UBER or a Taxi; the Airport is miles out of the City! The signs DID TELL YOU what the individual lifts/elevators were for. You can't get much clearer than 'Car Parks' 'Buses' and 'Taxis' with the bigger sign telling you where the lifts for 'Trains/Tube' were situated. Trust me when I tell you that flying into New York from the UK takes a damn sight longer just to clear Customs etc.

@sswan9689 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations on going to Europe!! ❤

@philipmclaughlin9636 6 ай бұрын

I flew to Scotland from JFK via Heathrow last May and was lucky to see the Aurora Borealis halfway across the Atlantic

@karinlourens5759 5 ай бұрын

Very insightful thank you🙏

@nadifouldi3131 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video.

@darikae4719 5 ай бұрын

great review! I've been looking for an uncut walk-through review like this, you're the first one I've seen. thank you!

@duffyjones4476 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for Such a really Helpful video

@sea247_ 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou, I appreciate this video

@emilia3384 6 ай бұрын

Thank you this is so helpful.

@ChristopherDotson 7 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing this Video Tomorrow

@bobo3034 7 ай бұрын

An excellent video as always. Your narration is superb, just the correct amount and very clear and precise. I live in the UK but visit the USA often. Watch all your videos on your drives around the US plus your walk abouts. Look forward to many more. Many Thanks.

@napoleon-sk5oc 7 ай бұрын

This is a neighborhood of NYC that was there way before America existed. Thanks for sharing!

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@LMays-cu2hp 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your flight here!! Yes, Heathrow International Airport is busy like crazy many times!!!

@LMays-cu2hp 6 ай бұрын

I have not been back to London in a few years so, the Elizabeth Line would be very new for me to consider to take.

@crystalinabacteria3430 7 ай бұрын

Its interesting to listen to you pointing out what we call things in UK compared to America❤Cant believe how long its taken you to get out of the airport 😮my claustrophobia would kick in😂 Just remember AK if you feel lost or unsure ask anyone near you they will be helpful❤

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure, it took me a much longer time than I thought to get out of the airport!

@adifferenttake8351 7 ай бұрын

I totally agree. That's a lot of walking through tunnels. It's all a series of long modern, minimalist mazes or tunnels. Admittedly it is all lighted or illuminated with cool LED ads . Still, it would be somewhat claustrophobic.

@garybroadhurst3548 6 ай бұрын

That's pretty quick really - on the train in 40 minutes. Immigration can take MUCH longer if you arrive at a busy time and it's not uncommon to wait an hour for your bag too. I thought that was a pretty good advert for Heathrow, overall. I think he was just unlucky to arrive at the furthest gate from the baggage claim. The walking distances are long because it's a 70+ year old airport that's been remodelled many times. We don't tend to just demolish everything and start again like in the US although terminal 2 is totally new. The train station serves three different terminals (well only two at the moment) from one station so it's not directly situated in ANY of them. Also as new lines are added they naturally have to be built deeper/further away - it's no coincidence that he came to the Underground first!

@melvynbuckton6881 5 ай бұрын

Its one of the biggest airports in the world. Serves the whole of the uk thats 60 million people.

@emilioossa163 2 ай бұрын

I haven't seen your video in soooo long! But thanks to you I have done and live some excellent memories....for example: 1. I moved from FL to NYC and your videos helped me sooooo much! 2. I have my own travel videos 😆 same as you but I am shy to upload them. Hopefully one day I'll do it. 3. So far I have been in 6 different countries due to seeing your videos in quarantine and moving to NYC.🙏🏽 Thanks!

@jarihult 7 ай бұрын

This video from Heathrow airport brought back memories , actually the airport looks much bigger than i remember , its huge😮Thank you for sharing this enjoyable and relaxing premiere despite all the hassle at the airport and with the transportations A K🙂👍!!!

@michaelchin3550 7 ай бұрын

Nothing is a hassle for Actionkid. He makes it easier for everyone else.

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

They must have expanded the airport since you were last here

@trevordance5181 5 ай бұрын

If you ever need to travel to and from London Gatwick Airport and London Victoria Station don't take the Gatwick Express as it is more expensive than other normal 'Southern' trains and the journey is almost just as speedy by them. You can then also change at Clapham Junction for many other stations including London Waterloo so depending on your destination it could be just as quick or even quicker too. You can also get a Thameslink train to London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon, and Kings Cross/Saint Pancras and beyond direct from Gatwick. Again depending on your destination you may find this route more suitable for your needs.

@Idontknowho. 7 ай бұрын

I was so excited to hear that you are in London! I am from the UK and have been watching your content for years. Can’t wait to see what you get up to in London.

@adora61 Ай бұрын

My brother and I are planning a trip to London for November, so this is a great video to watch to prepare myself!

@dminalba 4 ай бұрын

This is very insightful. Last time I flew to London to Heathrow T5 from Glasgow was before the Elizabeth Line opened, In September I’m doing videos of the Scottish ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne routes, I’m a regular CalMac passenger as I live on one of the island that is served by CalMac.

@Cooldudes2015 6 ай бұрын

Thank you action kid you have kept me going through a tough work deadline and pleased to see you in the UK. Hope you are finding us hospitable.

@brettjones4634 7 ай бұрын

Why can’t NY subways be as nice and clean as that

@JohnnyPreston6699 6 ай бұрын

Trillion dollars sent to Ukraine…..

@lucylane7397 6 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyPreston6699 didn’t know New York give all it’s subway money to Ukraine

@emjayay 6 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyPreston6699 Right, until two years ago NYC subways were totally clean and comfortable.

@peterd788 6 ай бұрын

Spending $30 billion on a single line helps a bit.

@j134679 4 ай бұрын

The UK isn't car obsessed. Even Toronto & Montreal in Canada are starting to catch up to NY transit

@davidcarbone3385 7 ай бұрын

Quite an ordeal to get from your gate to where the train is, more than 30 minutes when adding the short wait at Customs. But at least they have customer service reps in the airport to direct you. Today I got my hair cut and the stylist was a girl whose family lives in Ireland. She goes to Ireland a few times a year. She mentioned she flies into Ireland then takes a short flight over but when she visits because she has been to London so many times she never visits London anymore. She mentioned London is expensive. Someone in the shop also mentioned you're not supposed to touch the guards at the palace just like you mentioned it in your first London video. 😀 The stylist also mentioned people use an app to pay for busses and kids take public busses to school or walk. Apparently, the app is loadable so you can add money to it.

@narzaust 4 күн бұрын

The Gentlemen's Airport. Wow!!!!

@sonnyt9991 6 ай бұрын

Good video, very informative for travelers like myself thankyou.

@jarihult 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been once at the Heathrow when i got back from the Los Angeles in March 2020 so i’ve been experienced that train and the customs , although i went only from terminal to terminal so it’s kind of familiar to me 😎But as always i’m looking forward to this video about the other transportations etc 🙂Thank you for sharing A K🙂👍!!!

@saskiapanter 7 ай бұрын

Me too, only in June and from San Francisco to Heathrow. On my way back home to the Netherlands. Two insanely big airports.

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@lilclerk 4 ай бұрын

This was so detailed and helpful! I wish I had seen it before my first trip to london last year 😂

@unknownranger250 7 ай бұрын

Welcome to London! sorry that you are experiencing train delays, usually the Elizabeth line is reliable, i managed to get to Heathrow within 40 minutes. .. Enjoy your trip

@patrickmcgill1291 7 ай бұрын

Hello and welcome A K Ken to England London UK. I do hope your visit is going to be enjoyable and I'm in no dought of your great Livestreaming you certainly carry out in all your video's Ken. The sights of London are going to be much value towards your travels lve watched most of the video's and amazed as to your enthusiasm to provide us with your professional photographic angles and l know back in the USA you hold a press status card priority gets you beyond the Lines of police stop to general.public. Carnt wait to see your footage of your London visit Ken. A K.

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, I know I’m going to have a great time here

@ams1162 6 ай бұрын

@ActionKid hope you will do one for your trip back to NY too.wi5h the train to aport then gate and when u get to NYC on

@melvynbuckton6881 5 ай бұрын

Rivetting video. Ive lived in london 45 years but now too ill to go to see heathrow or elizabeth line. So i I really enjoyed what i wish i was well enough to see for myself!

@davidellis5141 7 ай бұрын

The ActionKid experiencing the joy & pain of the underground 🚇 ! 🐼

@lazman111 3 ай бұрын

Visited the UK first time last year, fortunately have a friend who lives there and was able to guide me through all the intricacies of using public transport. There is a lot to take in when you’ve never seen such a broad range of public transport. I will say one of the things that threw me off about using the lifts is the numbering system. It is different than in the U. S. What would be listed as a ground floor or number 1 here is typically numbered zero and anything down below that they use a negative number. I also went to Germany through Brussels and realized that is how Europe works. One of many different things you need to learn when you’re traveling abroad out of United States. I ended up traveling both directions through terminal 5 and it is much easier to get in and out of the airport through the terminal on rail.

@Newberntrains 6 ай бұрын

well cause of you and Noel Phillips im going to the post office next week to put in for my passport this stuff is too cool thank you for bringing the world to us :)

@FaLO66traintravels 7 ай бұрын

I love seeing the trains!! Enjoy your self, AK! 😊

@louisetregomorgan4907 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou for the guiding us through Heathrow terminal to Paddington Station. You handle the situation beautifully even with the camera in hand . This is going to an exciting journey with you. 😊

@ernesto462 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to videotape this information. I need this information for I will be there In May 2024. I will be taking the Elizabeth line too.

@CountryWilly 3 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video

@tejida815 7 ай бұрын

Whew! All that walking nearly killed me. I’m all tuckered out. 😉✈

@yvonnejohnston9429 6 ай бұрын

for non us nationals the usa customs system is hellish, uk not so bad.

@RWFAN184 6 ай бұрын

thats true. the uk border control is very efficient and fast.

@davidthaler7018 6 ай бұрын

You got off easy with the walk to Customs and Reclaim. At Paris-CDG, Terminal,2 is subdivided into what feels like several smaller terminals. You may clear Passport Control where you land, but all baggage is brought to Terminal 2a, so you’re herded in that direction and may have to board a people-mover/light rail vehicle.

@geetamoonesar249 7 ай бұрын

Good morning / afternoon, Ken. Welcome to London 😊 Wishing you a wonderful trip. I look forward to the vlogs. Have fun, stay safe 😊

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@markorusuuvirta7213 7 ай бұрын

thanks for the video 😎

@louisea6109 6 ай бұрын

Great start going with AK to London. Just saw the last video going back to US. So, thank you AK. I follow your travels, walks through NY, visiting the US on the whole etc👍🏼

@naturesrecovery4516 7 ай бұрын

wow, what a journey, glad you arrived safely.

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃I’m glad I arrived safely too.

@billbergendahl2911 7 ай бұрын

When I was at Heathrow Airport many years ago I saw Troy Aikman who was the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. I've been to the United Kingdom twice. The first time was in 2000 and again in 2004. What I remember about our visit to a British pub is the cigarette smoke being very thick. There is another airport in London that I have been to which I believe is called Gatwick.

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

That’s pretty cool

@KatharineA0203 6 ай бұрын

Smoking not permitted in pubs any longer. London Gatwick is south of London & served by trains to London Victoria or Thameslink to London Bridge, Blackfriars & St Pancras international.

@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 5 ай бұрын

ENJOYED BEING WITH YOU

@bluetheta 3 ай бұрын

Tip on sim cards: You can get one from local carriers in London at a shop. Carriers are O2, Orange, Virgin Mobile; shops are typically in/near shopping districts (malls or high street areas). Unless recently changed the SIM is free, you just add funds for the prepaid service (it may be called credits). This might work better than some of the online sites. I been doing this since 2009.

@mattgoodman1699 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this as I am going soon. Do you know the name of the shop and have any other advice as this is my first time there. Thank you

@Self_Creation112 18 күн бұрын

Thk you for your guidance❤🙏😊

@vesper.q4100 7 ай бұрын

..hi AK ..very professional recording as Always.. & you handle stress very well indeed! Welcome to the UK ..keep us all updated what you're up to.. I live in Essex County just outside London... outside of work commitments I may be able to catch up with you.. Enjoy London💖💫💖👋

@ActionKid 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’ll enjoy my time here in the UK