Heathrow Express

The Heathrow Express is the fastest way to travel between central London and Heathrow Airport.

Heathrow Express trains run every 15 minutes between London Paddington station and all five Heathrow terminals, offering a seamless, direct journey that saves time and avoids traffic.

Whether you're catching a flight or heading into the city, it's the most convenient way to travel.

Travel time and frequency of Heathrow Express train

Operating up to 150 services every day, this high-speed, non-stop rail service reaches Heathrow Central (for terminals 2 and 3) in only 15 minutes, with Terminal 5 a further six minutes. A free transfer service to Terminal 4 departs Heathrow Central and takes four minutes.

To ensure passengers make early morning flights, the first scheduled train leaves Paddington at 4.34am, Mondays to Saturdays, and at 4.55am on Sundays.

The last train to Heathrow Airport leaves London Paddington at 11.25pm.

Heathrow Express train facilities

When you travel on any Heathrow Express train, you can enjoy free wifi, power sockets positioned by your seat and plenty of luggage storage on board, including racks near doors to accommodate larger suitcases.

Business First ticket holders can also benefit from larger seats and additional leg room.

There are toilets throughout the trains and dedicated wheelchair areas for accessibility ease.

Buy your Heathrow Express tickets

Buying a Heathrow Express ticket is simple and flexible, with multiple options to suit your travel need.

Choose from a range of ticket types, such as single or return, and select your preferred seating class.

For added comfort and convenience, upgrade to Business First, which includes access to Fast Track Security at the airport.

Kids travel free on the Heathrow Express

Children aged 15 and under can travel free on all Heathrow Express services, although you still need to book them a ticket.

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