Kings Cross to Heathrow Airport by train
How do I get from Kings Cross to Heathrow Airport?
For the fastest route from London Kings Cross to Heathrow Airport, simply take the London Underground directly to London Paddington and catch the Heathrow Express non-stop to the airport.
Both the Hammersmith and City Line and the Circle Line provide direct services between Kings Cross and Paddington, while the Heathrow Express is the quickest way to get to Heathrow Airport non-stop.
For more information about travelling from London Paddington to London Heathrow on Heathrow Express, visit our information page.
How long does it take to get from London Kings Cross to Heathrow?
Journey times between Kings Cross and London Heathrow will take between 45 minutes and one hour.
When choosing to take the Heathrow Express from London Paddington to Heathrow, your journey time will be 45 minutes. Heathrow Express trains take just 15 minutes to reach Heathrow Central and an additional six minutes into Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Passengers flying from either terminal 2 or 3 at Heathrow will leave the Heathrow Express service at Heathrow Central, while Terminal 5 station serves flights leaving from Terminal 5. If you're flying from Terminal 4 you can jump on a quick connecting shuttle bus from Heathrow Central.
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Children aged 15 and under travel on the Heathrow Express for free. You'll still need to get them a ticket, but it won't cost you anything.
How much does it cost to get from Kings Cross to Heathrow?
The cost of getting from Kings Cross to Heathrow, or Heathrow to Kings Cross, will depend on how far in advance you purchase your tickets for Heathrow Express.
By booking at least 90 days in advance you can enjoy savings of up to 40%, with an Advanced Purchase Single costing just £15. Heathrow Express tickets for an Anytime Day Single is £25. If you're travelling to the airport as a family, there are cost savings to be made on two adult tickets with a Duo Saver, while kids aged 15 and under will travel for free.
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Why Choose Heathrow Express?
Quick connections and a comfortable travel experience are central to the Heathrow Express experience. In addition to enjoying the fastest non-stop service between Paddington and London Heathrow, passengers on board Heathrow Express can also 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
Passengers can also choose between two classes, Express Class and Business First Class, both with plenty of room to relax.
As well as travelling from Kings Cross, the Heathrow Express is also the ideal travel route if you’re starting your journey from other areas including Victoria, Euston, St Pancras or Oxford.
*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.
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