Question 1

How long does the Heathrow Express journey between London and Heathrow take?

Accepted Answer

Heathrow Express trains take 15 minutes between London Paddington and Heathrow Central (Terminals 2 and 3) and 21 minutes if your journey is to or from Terminal 5 and London Paddington. For Terminal 4 a change is required at Terminals 2 and 3, for connection times please view our timetable page.

Question 2

What time is the first train from Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

The first trains depart Heathrow stations as follows:

Terminals 2 and 3: 05:17 Monday to Sunday
Terminal 5: 05:12 Monday to Sunday
Terminal 4: First transfer to Heathrow Central is 05:41 Monday to Saturday, 06:05 Sunday.

For train times and service information for today please check our timetable page.

For future service information please check our service information page.

Question 3

What time is the first train from Paddington?

Accepted Answer

Our service to Heathrow Airport now starts even earlier, with the first train departing at 04:34am (Monday to Saturday). This earlier service offers more flexibility for early morning journeys, ensuring you can travel comfortably and reliably right from the start of the day. On Sunday the first train departs Paddington at 05:10.

For train times and service information for today please check our timetable page.
For future service information please check our service information page.

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