The fastest way to get between Heathrow and Central London, with trains running every 15 minutes to and from London Paddington.
The journey takes just 15 minutes when travelling between Terminals 2 & 3 and Paddington.
Advance Discounted Single tickets start from just £10 when booked 30 days or more in advance.
With plenty of luggage space, at-seat power and free WiFi throughout the train.
Heathrow Express offers a range of train tickets from Singles to Returns, Carnets (tickets for multiple journeys), and Business First tickets, all between Paddington and Heathrow.
Advance Discounted Single tickets are available from £10 when purchased 30 days or more in advance.*
Kids 15 and under travel free in Standard Class when accompanied by a paying adult, or can travel unaccompanied if they have proof of air travel, such as a valid flight booking or boarding pass. Photo ID is required.**
Tickets are available online or via the Heathrow Express App, as well as in the Arrivals areas of each terminal and in stations.
You can also use Contactless payment methods or Oyster cards to travel on Heathrow Express services. Simply touch in at the start of your journey and out at your destination, and you will be automatically charged for the journey you make.
*Limited availability, terms and conditions apply.
**T&Cs apply
| Ticket type | Standard Class price | Business First Class price |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Discounted Single | From £10 | - |
| Single | £25 | £32 |
| Same day return | £30 | £36 |
| Return | £40 | £46 |
| Carnet of 6 tickets | £125 | £160 |
| Carnet of 12 tickets | £225 | £288 |
Heathrow Express' modern, air-conditioned fleet of trains have plenty of space for your luggage, have free WiFi, and at-seat power sockets to keep you connected while you are on the move.
Business First class features extra legroom, larger, more comfortable seats and tables to work from. Additionally, Business First ticket holders are eligible to use Heathrow Fast Track Departures for airport security for free.
| Ticket type | Standard Class | Business First Class |
|---|---|---|
| Lots of luggage space |  ✓ |
✓ |
| Free WiFi | ✓ | ✓ |
| At-seat power | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboard toilets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Track Departures (security) included | - | ✓ |
| Additional legroom and larger seats | - | ✓ |
Children aged 15 years and under travel free in Standard Class when accompanied by a paying adult, or can travel unaccompanied if they have proof of air travel such as a valid flight booking or boarding pass. Photo ID will be required.
From Carnets to kids travelling for free, find out more about Heathrow Express' available offers.
Heathrow Express trains run from 04:34 Monday to Saturday, departing every 15-minutes after that.
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Trains operate every 15 minutes between Heathrow and London Paddington, with the first service departing Paddington at 04:34 Monday to Saturday, and at 04:55 on Sundays.
The final service from Heathrow to Paddington departs Terminal 5 at 23:57 Monday to Sunday, calling at Terminals 2&3 and Paddington.
View the full timetable below.
Heathrow Express trains stop at Heathrow Terminals 2&3, Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Paddington. Journeys between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals 2&3 take 15 minutes, with journeys to Terminal 5 taking a further five minutes.
Passengers travelling to Terminal 4 should change at Terminals 2&3 and take the free transfer train, which run every 15 minutes with a journey time of four minutes.
London Paddington station is close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street and is served by the District, Circle, Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City and the Elizabeth lines of the London Underground, making for great connections to other areas of London.
Mainline Great Western Railway services also depart from London Paddington, with destinations including Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Oxford and Plymouth.
