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Heathrow Connect Airport Train
Cheaper Stopping Train Alternative to Heathrow Express



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The Heathrow Connect Train is a cheaper alternative to the Heathrow Express. The reason Heathrow Connect is cheaper is that it is a stopping train and thus takes 10 minutes longer than the Heathrow Express, (25 minutes as against 15 minutes to Heathrow Central).

The Heathrow Connect train is also less frequent, every 30 minutes instead of every 15 minutes and on a Sunday only every 60 minutes.

The Heathrow Connect train doesn't go to Terminal 5. The Heathrow Connect stops at Heathrow Central (Terminal 1,2,3) and Terminal 4 only. 		Heathrow Connect Train
It is the more expensive Heathrow Express train that goes to Terminal 5 after Central.
You can however get the Heathrow Connect from London Paddington to Heathrow Central and then change onto the Heathrow Express that runs every 15 minutes. The Heathrow Express is free between Heathrow Central and Terminal 5.

The Heathrow Connect train also doubles as the connecting train between Heathrow Central and Terminal 4. Not all Heathrow Connect trains from Terminal 4 will go to London Paddington. Heathrow Connect provides a shuttle between Heathrow Central and Terminal 4 every 15 minutes. Trains only go onto London Paddington every 30 minutes Monday to Friday and 60 minutes on a Sunday.
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The Heathrow Connect service also connects with the London Underground system at Ealing Broadway, (though note the London Underground operates out to Heathrow itself).

One of the stops (Ealing Broadway) maybe particularly noteworthy for visitors if their destination is West London, or have a hotel in the Bayswater, Notting Hill areas. Ealing Broadway is an interchange with the District and Central lines of the London Underground.

If there are five or more of you in a group you will probably find it cheaper and more convenient to hire your own private hire bus into London, especially if you have significant luggage.
Heathrow Connect Fares 2008
* Indicative fare only, promotions and changes happen, check for current fare and timetables and purchase tickets at The Trainline Timetables / Tickets

Heathrow - Paddington : £6.90 (Return £12.90)
Heathrow - Ealing Broadway : £5.50 (Return £9.90)

Average Journey Time 25 Minutes to Heathrow Central
Train Schedule - Heathrow Airport to Paddington Minutes Past Hour
Terminal 4        
Monday to Saturday (05:51 to 23.21)   51 21  
Additional journey at 05:23 and 00:01 Mondays to Saturdays 
Sunday (06.06 to 00:06)   06    
Central (Terminal 1,2,3) Departs 5 minutes after leaving Terminal 4
Train Schedule - Paddington to Heathrow Airport Minutes Past Hour
Monday to Saturday (05:33 to 23.03)   33 03  
Additional Monday-Friday journeys at 04:42, 05:13
Additional Saturday journeys at 04:42, 05:16
Sunday (06.12 to 23:12)   12    
The Heathrow Connect trains run additional services between Terminal 4 and Central for Terminals 1,2 and 3.
This service is free and runs every 15 minutes daily between around 05:15 and 23:30.
Left Luggage Paddington Station
There is a left luggage facility at Paddington station operated by the Excess Baggage Company - the company have their own web site.
The office is open 7 days a week from 07:00 to 23:00. You can find the office at platform 8, on the eastern side of the station. (From the main concourse looking towards the trains, go to the platform furthest on your right).

The Excess Baggage Company have a monopoly of the left luggage facilities at most of London's main railway stations and airports. They can also ship items home if you require.
Paddington Station Concourse Shops & Services Paddington Station
There is the normal shops and kiosks you would associate with a major rail station. There are countless outlets offering most snack foods from Burger King through baguettes, pizza's, pastries to bars and restaurants offering more substantial fayre.

There is a branch of Boots chemists and of course a choice of newsagents and money exchange facilities.
If you venture outside the station, the main road Praed Street has many of the same outlets duplicated with more competition - you may find prices slightly lower than in the station.
There is a also a small Budgens supermarket on the other side of the road from the station. As you come out the main entrance there is a Garfunkels restaurant to your left on the corner. Garfunkels are a restaurant/coffee shop chain found throughout London and do a wide range of fayre throughout the day.
Mainstream Transport Options Between Heathrow and Central London
Heathrow Express Train £15.50 Every 15 minutes. Journey 15-20 mins to London Paddington. Travelcards + Oyster Cards not accepted.
Doesn't stop at T4.
Heathrow Connect Train £6.90 Every 30-60 mins. Journey 25-30 mins to London Paddington. Travelcards + Oyster Cards not accepted.
Doesn't stop at T5.
London Underground Train £4.00 Visits all terminals, approx every 5 minutes.
45-60 mins to central London.
Travelcards or Oyster Cards cheaper, zone 6.
National Express Coach £4.00 Starts from Central Bus Station between Terminals 1,2 & 3
Free train link from T4 and T5
3-6 buses an hour. 45-75 mins to London (Victoria).
Dot 2 Dot Hotel Shuttle £14 to
£22		 Hotel shuttle bus (shared) service to any hotel
Maximum wait 20 mins. 30-75 mins to any London hotel.
Serves all terminals. Maximum of 3 other stops.
Black Taxi London's black cabs form the taxi ranks outside each terminal.
No wait. 30-75 mins to any London hotel. £45-£70.
Maximum of 5 passengers and limited luggage. 3/4 large cases.
Group/Family Bus Charter For groups and large families a charter bus will meet you outside customs/baggage. No wait. 30-75 mins to any London hotel.
Even smallest 8 seat bus will take 16 large cases.