Oxford to Heathrow Airport
The Oxford to Heathrow journey


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.

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.

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