Victoria to Heathrow Airport by train

Plan your fastest route from London Victoria to Heathrow via Paddington and the Heathrow Express.

The Victoria station to Heathrow Airport route

It’s a quick and easy trip from London Victoria station to Heathrow Airport, with just two stages to your journey. The first is travelling from Victoria to London Paddington, and the second is a quick 15-minute train ride on the Heathrow Express to Heathrow Airport. You can also take the Elizabeth Line from Paddington to Heathrow, but it’s a slower journey (27 minutes) compared to the Heathrow Express

How to get from Victoria to Paddington

The first leg of your journey is from Victoria station to London Paddington. The quickest way is on the London Underground. Head down using the stairs, escalators or lifts at Victoria train station to Victoria Underground station below. Hop on the District or Circle Line westbound and it will take you direct to Paddington in just seven stops. There’s no need to change tube lines. You can pay for the tube and your Heathrow Express train ticket online with us before your journey, to save time at the station. While the Elizabeth Line is also available from Paddington to Heathrow in approximately 27 minutes, the Heathrow Express remains the faster, premium option taking just 15 minutes.

If you’ve got a little more time, you can walk between the two stations but it will take you close to an hour. You can also take a cab, which will take around 15 minutes once you flag one down.

Getting to the Heathrow Express platform in Paddington

Once you arrive at London Paddington, make your way to the main concourse. If you’re arriving on the tube, follow the signs up to the train station. When in the main concourse, head through the ticket barriers towards the platforms. Our trains usually run from platforms six and seven.

Make sure you check the boards when you arrive at Paddington, as we occasionally leave from different platforms. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes it does.

Find your seat and relax on the Heathrow Express

The Heathrow Express is the fastest and smoothest way to get from London Paddington to Heathrow Airport. The journey takes just 15 minutes, and our trains leave Paddington every 15 minutes. With four trains running every hour, your journey to Heathrow Airport will be seamless and easy.

Once you’re on the train, relax and settle into your seat. You’ll find ample legroom and there’s plenty of space to store your all-important luggage. All our trains have Wi-Fi throughout, so you can connect your devices as you travel. You can keep them charged too, with the plug socket at your seat. You’ll find our trains have level access at both Paddington and Heathrow, ensuring they are accessible for wheelchair users. Children aged 15 and under also travel for free on Heathrow Express.

How long does it take to get from Victoria to London Heathrow?

Journeys from London Victoria to Heathrow usually take around 45 minutes to one hour depending on the day, method and time of travel.

The Tube from Victoria to Paddington takes approximately 15 minutes

The transfer at Paddington to the Heathrow Express takes around 5 minutes

The Heathrow Express from Paddington to Heathrow takes 15 minutes

Getting to the terminal from the train station takes around 5-10 minutes

By choosing the Heathrow Express from Paddington, you can keep your journey to the airport to around 45 minutes. Heathrow Express trains from Paddington take 15 minutes to reach Heathrow Central station and an extra six minutes to arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Heathrow Central serves both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, while you can get the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow Central to Terminal 4 for free. Passengers flying from Terminal 5 will need to disembark at Terminal 5 station.

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Is there a direct train between London Victoria and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

There is no direct train from Victoria to Heathrow, but by choosing to travel on the Heathrow Express from London Paddington you can enjoy the fastest route non-stop into the airport from the capital ensuring you arrive at Heathrow in plenty of time for your flight.

How much does it cost to get from London Victoria to Heathrow?

The cost of travelling from Victoria Station to Heathrow will depend on your chosen route and method of transport. If you plan your journey as early as possible, there are also savings to be made.

By opting to travel to Heathrow Airport on the Heathrow Express, you can travel between London Paddington and the airport for just £10. Simply book your ticket at least 30 days in advance to take advantage of our Advanced Discounted Single. Tickets purchased closer to the time will range from £26 for a Single on Standard Class, or £32 for a Single on our PREMIER+. Children aged 15 and under travel free on Heathrow Express.

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Tickets for the London Underground from Victoria to Paddington will cost between £3 and £7, depending on whether you travel using an Oyster Card, contactless payment or simply pay cash for your single fare between the two stations.

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Why choose Heathrow Express?

When travelling on Heathrow Express opt for either our Standard Class or PREMIER+. Both offer a comfortable travel experience as well as quick connections into London Heathrow.
All passengers on Heathrow Express will enjoy:

Plenty of luggage space
At-seat power
Free 4G Wi-Fi
Onboard TV service offering useful journey information and BBC World News
Level platform access to all our trains at all platforms

Standard Class passengers can relax in our Premium Seating that offers plenty of legroom, while PREMIER+ passengers have an even larger seating area and a personal table to catch up on any essential work before their flight, or simply relax with a complimentary magazine or newspaper.

*Journey times based on route between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 3. Data sources: Google Maps for journey time by Taxi, TfL Journey Planner for journey time by Tube Tfl Rail and Heathrow Express. For Tube and Tfl Rail, the journey time represents an average, based on estimated best journey times shown on TfL Journey Planner on the hour every hour from 5am to 10pm for each day of August 2019. For Taxi, the journey time represents an average, based on an estimated range of journey times shown on Google Maps on the hour every hour from 5am to 10pm for each day of August 2019.

Arriving at Heathrow Airport

Having boarded your Heathrow Express train at Paddington, you’ll arrive at Heathrow Airport in 15 minutes. The first stop is Heathrow Central, which serves Terminal 2, 3 and 4, then Terminal 5 six minutes later.

Arriving at Terminals 2 & 3

If you’re flying from Terminal 2 or 3, leave the Heathrow Express at Heathrow Central. It’s then just a short walk to either terminal using the underground walkway.

Arriving at Terminal 4

Leave the Heathrow Express at Heathrow Central. You can take the Elizabeth Line for free from Heathrow Central to Terminal 4.

Arriving at Terminal 5

Stay on the Heathrow Express for another six minutes into Terminal 5 station. The station has direct access to both departures and arrivals in Terminal 5.

Discover more about Heathrow’s terminals with our helpful terminal maps

Travelling from Heathrow to Victoria

Once you land at Heathrow, board the Heathrow Express at either Heathrow Central station or Terminal 5 station. The Heathrow Express runs direct to London Paddington in 15 minutes from Heathrow Central and 21 minutes from Terminal 5. Trains run every 15 minutes from the airport.

When you arrive at Paddington, head down to the London Underground. You can then take the Circle or District Line for seven stops to Victoria.

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Our ticket types

Choose from a range of Heathrow Express ticket types to suit your journey and your budget. Book your train tickets to Heathrow Airport, or in the opposite direction, with Heathrow Express in minutes.

Single

Book a Single ticket in either Standard Class or PREMIER+. Pick any train on that day and travel one way either from London to Heathrow, or the opposite direction, whether you're flying for business or pleasure.

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Advanced Discounted Single

Make great savings by booking your single ticket on Standard Class 30+ days in advance. Get organised with your train travel and plan a single journey to or from Heathrow for just £10. Get your advanced discount ticket here.

Same Day Return

Book a Same Day ticket if you're flying out of and returning to Heathrow on the same day. Ideal for business travellers regularly flying out of Heathrow. Hop on a morning flight for a meeting in Edinburgh or Berlin and fly home that evening, using Heathrow Express both ways.

Return

With a Return ticket on Heathrow Express, you have ultimate flexibility for your travel to and from the airport.

Whether you're away for two weeks with the family or enjoying a city break, you can travel five days after you buy the ticket and return within one month.

Carnet tickets

Available as a Carnet x6 or Carnet x12 in both Standard Class and PREMIER+, you'll save money on your journeys by buying your tickets in bulk.

With a Carnet x6 you get 6 journeys for the price of 5, whilst a Carnet x12 will give you 12 journeys for the price of 9.

Family travel

Children aged 15 and under travel for free on Heathrow Express. If you're travelling as a family from Heathrow – whether to see friends or for the holiday of a lifetime – book tickets for the whole family, but only pay for the adults.