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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.

At Heathrow there are separate train stations for Terminals 1,2,3 and Terminal 5. Both are deep underground, but of course there are lifts. The trains start and finishes at Terminal 5 at Heathrow.		 Heathrow Express Train
Heathrow Express trains do not go to Terminal 4. The less frequent Heathrow Connect train service also to and from London Paddington serves Terminal 4 and stops at the central station (Terminals 1,2 and 3) on its way into Paddington.

The Heathrow Express train is free between Heathrow Central and Terminal 5, as is the Heathrow Connect train between Heathrow Central and Terminal 4.
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The advertised 15 minute journey time is from Heathrow Central (for terminals 1,2 & 3). The Terminal 5 station adds another 6 minutes to the journey. There is a slower cheaper alternative to the Heathrow Express that runs the same route, this train is called the Heathrow Connect train, but it doesn't go to Terminal 5.

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 Express Fares 2009
* Indicative fare only, promotions and changes happen, check for current fare and timetables and purchase tickets at Heathrow Express Timetables / Tickets
Economy*
Single : £16.50 (£8.20)
Return: £32.00* (£16.00)

Business
Single : £26.00
Return: £50.00

Child fares in italics		  
* There is a £3 premium payable if you buy your Express Class ticket on board the train. This does not apply to Disabled Rail Card holders.
Train Schedule - Heathrow Airport to Paddington Minutes Past Hour
Terminal 5 Monday to Saturday (05.12 to 23:42) 12 27   42 57
  Sunday (05.03 to 23:48) 03 18 33 48
Terminal 1,2,3 - Scheduled 6 minutes after leaving Terminal 5
Train Schedule - Paddington to Heathrow Airport Minutes Past Hour
Daily (05.10 to 23:25) 10 25 40 55
Average Journey Time 15 Minutes (22 minutes to Terminal 5)

The Heathrow Express is used as a free transfer between the central area (Terminals 1,2,3) and Terminal 5.

 
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 £16.50 Every 15 minutes. Journey 15-20 mins to London Paddington. Travelcards + Oyster Cards not accepted.
Doesn't stop at T4.
Heathrow Connect Train £7.40 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 £5.00 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).
SkyShuttle Hotel Shuttle £17 to
£21		 Hotel shuttle bus (shared) service to any hotel
Maximum wait 20 mins. 30-75 mins to any London hotel.
Serves all terminals.
Black Taxi London's black cabs form the taxi ranks outside each terminal.
No wait. 30-75 mins to any London hotel. £40-£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.