Oxford to Heathrow Airport

The Oxford to Heathrow journey

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The Oxford to London Heathrow route

The Oxford to London Heathrow route is simple and straightforward, with two legs to your trip.


The first stage of your journey is to take the train from Oxford into central London – you’ll arrive into London Paddington. At Paddington, you’ll take the Heathrow Express to Heathrow Airport.


We’ll run through each leg of the journey in detail below.

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Oxford to London: Getting into the capital

The first stage of your journey is the train from Oxford to London Paddington. There are usually two direct trains to Paddington from Oxford every hour, on Great Western Railway (GWR). You can also take the train to Reading and change there for direct services into Paddington, but the quickest option is the train from Oxford direct to Paddington – you’ll be in the capital in around 55 minutes.

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Locating the Heathrow Express train in Paddington

When you arrive at Paddington station, you’ll get off your Great Western Railway train and make your way to platforms six or seven to take the Heathrow Express to Heathrow Airport.


There’s no need to head into the main station concourse or go through the ticket barriers at Paddington. Simply stroll to your next platform to catch the Heathrow Express. Our trains leave every 15 minutes, so you’ll never be waiting longer than a quarter of an hour to get your connecting train to the airport.


Remember to check the boards at the station to make sure we’re not running from a different platform on the day.

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Find your seat on the Heathrow Express

With the Heathrow Express taking just 15 minutes to arrive at Heathrow Airport, you’ll glide into Heathrow with plenty of time before your flight.


Our trains leave Paddington every 15 minutes, with four trains running every hour. Once you board, there’s plenty of space to store your luggage, then settle into your comfy seat and enjoy the ample legroom on offer. We have free Wi-Fi throughout our trains whether you want to check in for your flight or simply stay connected on your journey to the airport. Business First Class Passengers benefit from extra legroom, as well as their own table and plug socket, plus free Fast Track Security at the airport. Kids aged 15 and under also travel for free on Heathrow Express.

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

Train journeys from Oxford to London Heathrow, or Heathrow to Oxford, can take up around two hours, although the quickest journeys are closer to one and a quarter hours.

Our Heathrow Express services run every 15 minutes from Paddington and arrives into Heathrow Central in just 15 minutes, with an additional journey time of six minutes to 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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Is there a direct train between Oxford and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

There are no direct trains from Oxford to Heathrow. As there are no direct Oxford to Heathrow trains, the quickest option is to journey from Oxford to London Paddington and board the Heathrow Express at Paddington. With journey times between Paddington and London Heathrow being just 15 minutes, this will ensure your time spent travelling is as short as possible.

How much does it cost to get from Oxford to Heathrow?

When booking your train ticket from Oxford to Heathrow in advance, you may be able to secure your ticket for under £30.


To ensure your journey is as cost effective as it can be, book your Heathrow Express ticket as early as possible. When booking at least 90 days in advance, you can save up to 40% of the cost of your train ticket and secure an Advanced Purchase Single for as little as £15. Kids of 15 and under will also travel free.


If you purchase your ticket closer to your day of travel you can expect to pay £22 for an Off-Peak Single on Express Class and £32 for an Anytime Day Single on Business First Class.


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Why choose Heathrow Express?

As well as journeys from Oxford, the Heathrow Express is also the ideal option for travelling within London like Euston, Victoria or Kings Cross and further afield from Stratford or Milton Keynes.


On all Heathrow Express trains, there is a choice of two classes for your journey to Heathrow Airport. Passengers onboard our Express class enjoy spacious seats and ample luggage racks to store both their hold and carry on luggage, while those opting for Business First Class benefit from additional legroom as well as a personal table to catch up on any work before their flight. We also provide power sockets and free newspapers and magazines for Business First Class passengers.


Passengers on either class will also benefit from our complimentary 4G-enabled Wi-Fi, as well as our onboard TV service featuring BBC World News, weather and entertainment clips, and useful journey information.


*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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Your journey into the airport from the Heathrow Express

The Heathrow Express arrives at Heathrow Central station first, after 15 minutes, then continues for another six minutes to Terminal 5 station.


For flights from Terminal 2, 3 or 4, leave the train at Heathrow Central. You can walk to either Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 using the inter-terminal walkway, and there’s a shuttle bus from Heathrow Central to Terminal 4. It runs regularly and takes only a few minutes.


If you’re flying from Terminal 5, simply stay on the Heathrow Express to Terminal 5 station. You’ll then need to make your way up to check-in, which is on Level 3 of Terminal 5.


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

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