London to Heathrow

Plan your train journey to LHR with Heathrow Express

Plan your journey from London to Heathrow with our helpful journey planner. Book your Heathrow Express and London Underground tickets direct with us.

Flying from London’s biggest airport? Get there in double quick time with Heathrow Express

Heathrow Airport is west of Central London, around 18 miles from the capital. You have a variety of ways to get to Heathrow from London, including the Heathrow Express.

Heathrow Express trains run every 15 minutes from London Paddington and take just a quarter of an hour to arrive at Heathrow Airport. The service is direct from Paddington to Heathrow with no stops along the way.

Where is Paddington Station?

London Paddington is the second biggest train station in London, with 60 million passengers passing through it every year. It is located in the Paddington area of Westminster in central London.

The train station is served by a range of train companies including Cross Country, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway, as well as Heathrow Express. The Elizabeth Line passes through Paddington, whilst the Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City, Circle and District Tube lines stop at Paddington Underground station.

You can travel to Heathrow Airport from locations all across London. First head to Paddington and then use the Heathrow Express from London Paddington.

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Where to find the Heathrow Express in Paddington

When you arrive at London Paddington, make your way to the Heathrow Express platforms – Platform 6 and Platform 7.

From the main concourse, go through the ticket barriers and walk to either of these two platforms. Just make sure you check the boards at the station to ensure the Heathrow Express isn’t running from a different platform on the day.

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All aboard the Heathrow Express

The Heathrow Express is one of the fastest and simplest ways to get from London Paddington to Heathrow Airport. Our trains take just a quarter of an hour to travel to the airport, and leave Paddington every 15 minutes. Every Heathrow Express train is a direct service, with no stops between London Paddington and Heathrow Central station.

Our Heathrow Express trains are roomy and spacious, with plenty of space for your luggage. You’ll enjoy free Wi-Fi and comfortable seats. You can choose from either Standard Class or Business First Class. Children aged 15 and under also travel for free.

Arriving at Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Express trains take just 15 minutes to get to Heathrow Airport from London Paddington. Your first stop is Heathrow Central station, then it’s an extra six minutes to Terminal 5 station.

For flights from either Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, leave the train at Heathrow Central and it’s a short walk to the terminal. If you’re flying from Terminal 4, disembark at Heathrow Central and take the quick shuttle bus to Terminal 4. For all flights from Terminal 5, stay on the train to Terminal 5 station.

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

Our ticket types

Choose from a range of Heathrow Express ticket types to suit your journey and your budget.

Single

Book a Single ticket on either Standard Class or Business First Class. Pick any train on that day and travel one way either to or from Heathrow 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 45+ 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. 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 travelers 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 on both Standard Class and Business First Class, 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.