Paddington Heathrow Express Airport Train

London in 15 minutes every 15 minutes

Heathrow Express Train
Heathrow Express Train

The Paddington Heathrow Express is a dedicated rail express link into Central London. 15 minutes, every 15 minutes is the slogan. The Heathrow Express service is a first class train service, as is the price. Trains run between around 5 a.m. and midnight.

The London terminus (Paddington) is north-west of the Central London area. You may well require a further significant transfer to your ultimate destination - check.

Heathrow -London Options
Heathrow Express Train
Heathrow Connect Train
London Underground
National Express Bus
Group & Private Transfers

If your destination is Kensington then the Heathrow Express link results in you doubling back on yourself and the price premium you paid for speed is compromised.


At Heathrow there are separate train stations for Terminals 1 and 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. All are deep underground, but of course there are lifts.

The trains to/from Paddington start and finish at Terminal 5 at Heathrow with just one stop in between at Heathrow Central, (for Terminals 1 and 3).


If you are using Terminal 4 at Heathrow, the Heathrow Express runs a separate shuttle service between Terminal 4 and Heathrow Central that is timed for convenient connections with the main Heathrow Express service into and from London.


The Heathrow Express train is free between Heathrow Central and Terminal 5, as is the Heathrow Express shuttle train between Heathrow Central and Terminal 4. Both trains share the same platforms at Heathrow Central.

Logistics of using Heathrow Express Train

Trains London Paddington to Heathrow

Daily: Every 15 minutes 05:10 to 23:25

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Paddington

First train from Heathrow is 05:07 (Monday to Saturday), 05:03 Sundays

Last train from Terminal 5 is 23:42 (Monday to Saturday) 23:48 Sundays

Last train from Terminal 1 & 3 leaves 6 minutes after leaving Terminal 5

Journey Time: 15 minutes (21 minutes Terminal 5)

Heathrow Express Ticket Prices 2012

Adult Single Fare : £19.00
Adult Return Fare : £34.00
Children (5-15 yrs old) around half fare		 Adult First Class Single Fare : £28.00
Adult First Return Fare : £52.00
 

If you don't have time to buy your ticket before boarding, you can get a full fare ticket onboard. Please note that a £5 surcharge is made for this.

Normal Fare Or First Class

As a dedicated airport train all passengers enjoy plenty of luggage space and boarding level with the platform. All carriages are air conditioned and have free wi-fi and news TV. (There are also quiet areas).

In First Class you get more leg room, a table and complimentary copies of the Financial Times and various magazines.

Heathrow Stations

The Heathrow Express stops at Heathrow Central (For Terminals 1 and 3) and Terminal 5 the terminus. The main Heathrow Express train services do not go to Terminal 4.

Instead there is a connecting Heathrow Express shuttle service that operates between Heathrow Central and Terminal 4.

Purchasing Train Tickets & Timetables

At the train stations there are manned ticket offices and also ticket machines. All major credit cards are taken as well as cash. You can purchase tickets online too, (see link further up page by fares information.

Overview Of Heathrow - Central London Transfers
With Links To Detail Pages
Public Transport Indicative Cost Comments
Heathrow Express Train £19.00 Every 15 minutes, 15/20 minute journey.
Heathrow Connect Train £9.10 Every 30/60 minutes, 25/30 minute journey.
National Express Bus £5.00 Highly variable times, 45-50 minute journey
London Underground £2.90-£5.30 Every 5 minutes, 40/60 minute journey.
Black London Cab £45-£70 30/60 minute journey.
Private Car £60-£75 30/60 minute journey.
Private Bus ( 8 to 16 seats) £105-£160 30/60 minute journey.