Revans18

Has anyone transfer from Heathrow terminal 5 to terminals 2/3 with lots of luggage? If so, how long did it take and was it difficult? I may need to do the transfer with 9 pieces of luggage, not looking forward to it….

Pollyana

Unless they are small pieces, I think you'd be best going for a taxi transfer like https://www.london-heathrow.taxi/hea...ween-terminals
There is a tube service between the two, as well as Heathrow Express, but you'd need to be fairly fit and organised, assuming you are travelling alone. You can't get the trolleys onto the platforms, for instance, have to move everything yourself from the escalators to the platform to the train.

old.sparkles

If the flights are booked through, the airline may transfer luggage.

Pollyana

Very true, I have to re-check mine as flights are separate, but they have changed the arrival terminal so its now in and out of 3, Much easier. Hopefully the OP will be as lucky.

Revans18

Thanks for the replies. My flight comes into T5 and I mistakenly booked a National Express coach from T2/3. I’m not sure I will be able to handle all the luggage between terminals, especially if it involves a train. My bus ticket is non refundable and they only allow changes to times, not pick up points. So now I’m wondering if it would be better to just rebook the bus for T5. Ugh…..

Twitcher1958

That’s still a lot of luggage to move through Terminal 5 by yourself!

Pollyana

Be cheaper to rebook than to get a taxi, I’m sure.

I’ve done the trip between the two a couple of times, with two medium case, rucksack and bulging shoulder bag. It was a bit tough at times _ getting through the barriers to the platforms and vice versa the other end, where there is no trolley access. Its also quite a trek from the platform through T3 to the coach.

Depending on the size of the items you may well struggle alone. Also if they are all cases/large bags, will Nat Express carry them all?

Revans18

I decided to rebook the bus, an expensive mistake! Yes, they can take extra luggage, you pay £8 for each extra bag.

Pollyana

yep they will carry them but not keen if you just turn up!
good luck!