London Waterloo to Heathrow Airport
How to get from Waterloo to Paddington
The first leg of your journey sees you travel from Waterloo station to London Paddington. You have a few options, depending on time. You can take a cab from Waterloo, which should take between 15 and 20 minutes depending on the traffic. If you fancy taking the bus, hop on the 139 towards Golders Green. If you have time to walk, the trip should take you around one hour and passes some top London sights along the way, including Waterloo Bridge and Piccadilly Circus.
The simplest and quickest route is to take the London Underground. Use either the Bakerloo or Jubilee Line from Waterloo to Baker Street. You’ll then need to hop on the Circle or Hammersmith & City line for two stops to Paddington.
Getting to the Heathrow Express in Paddington
Once you arrive at London Paddington, you’ll need to make your way to the main station concourse to take your Heathrow Express train. Our trains usually run from platforms six and seven, so head through the ticket barriers with your Heathrow Express ticket.
Remember to always check the boards at the station in case we’re running from a different platform on the day.
Relax on the Heathrow Express
The Heathrow Express is the easiest and fastest way to get from London Paddington to Heathrow Airport, with a journey time of just 15 minutes. Heathrow Express trains leave Paddington every 15 minutes, with four trains running every hour.
On Heathrow Express trains, you’ll have ample space to relax in your seat and there’s plenty of storage space for your luggage. You can connect to our free Wi-Fi on board and the level access of our trains ensures they are accessible for wheelchair users. Kids aged 15 and under travel for free on Heathrow Express, on both Standard Class and Business First Class.
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How to get from Waterloo to Paddington
The first leg of your journey sees you travel from Waterloo station to London Paddington. You have a few options, depending on time. You can take a cab from Waterloo, which should take between 15 and 20 minutes depending on the traffic. If you fancy taking the bus, hop on the 139 towards Golders Green. If you have time to walk, the trip should take you around one hour and passes some top London sights along the way, including Waterloo Bridge and Piccadilly Circus.
The simplest and quickest route is to take the London Underground. Use either the Bakerloo or Jubilee Line from Waterloo to Baker Street. You’ll then need to hop on the Circle or Hammersmith & City line for two stops to Paddington.
Getting to the Heathrow Express in Paddington
Once you arrive at London Paddington, you’ll need to make your way to the main station concourse to take your Heathrow Express train. Our trains usually run from platforms six and seven, so head through the ticket barriers with your Heathrow Express ticket.
Remember to always check the boards at the station in case we’re running from a different platform on the day.
Relax on the Heathrow Express
The Heathrow Express is the easiest and fastest way to get from London Paddington to Heathrow Airport, with a journey time of just 15 minutes. Heathrow Express trains leave Paddington every 15 minutes, with four trains running every hour.
On Heathrow Express trains, you’ll have ample space to relax in your seat and there’s plenty of storage space for your luggage. You can connect to our free Wi-Fi on board and the level access of our trains ensures they are accessible for wheelchair users. Kids aged 15 and under travel for free on Heathrow Express, on both Standard Class and Business First Class.
Grab your tickets now