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Find a route that’s right for you

You can get the bus from central London direct to Heathrow Airport. The National Express coach service runs from London Victoria coach station to Heathrow Central coach station, with the shortest possible journey time being around 35 minutes. Remember, the length of your journey depends on the time of day you’re travelling, the traffic on the roads and any potential congestion getting out of London and into the airport.


Alternatively, taking the Heathrow Express from London Paddington to Heathrow Airport will see you arrive into the airport in just 15 minutes, whatever time of day you choose to travel. Heathrow Express is a direct service from Paddington into Heathrow Central station, with a second stop at Terminal 5 station for anyone flying from Terminal 5.

When is the Heathrow Express the right choice for you

The Heathrow Express is always the right choice if you’re looking for smooth and seamless travel to Heathrow Airport. You’ll arrive into Heathrow in just 15 minutes from Paddington, ensuring it’s the quickest way to travel from central London to the airport. It’s the right choice for you if:

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You want cheap and easy travel

Advance Discounted Single tickets on Heathrow Express are just £10, whilst children aged 15 and under travel for free.

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You want easy and convenient travel

The Heathrow Express is quick and efficient, and there’s plenty of room for the whole family. You’ll find ample room to store your luggage too.

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You're travelling for business

If you're a business traveller looking for a simple and efficient way to arrive at the airport in plenty of time for your flight. Business First Class passengers also get free Fast Track Security at the airport.

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You want cheap and easy travel

Advance Discounted Single tickets on Heathrow Express are just £10, whilst children aged 15 and under travel for free.

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You want easy and convenient travel

The Heathrow Express is quick and efficient, and there’s plenty of room for the whole family. You’ll find ample room to store your luggage too.

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You're travelling for business

If you're a business traveller looking for a simple and efficient way to arrive at the airport in plenty of time for your flight. Business First Class passengers also get free Fast Track Security at the airport.

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You're flying from Terminal 5

The National Express coach terminates at Heathrow Central bus station and doesn’t go on to Terminal 5, while the Heathrow Express terminates at Terminal 5 station.

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You require disabled access

Our level access platforms are ideal for wheelchair users, and we have disabled toilets throughout our trains.

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You need plenty of room for your luggage

Our trains have more than enough space for that all-important luggage.

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Arriving into Heathrow

When you arrive at Heathrow Airport on the Heathrow Express, you will first arrive at Heathrow Central train station. This is walking distance to both Terminals 2 and 3, and you’ll need to take a shuttle bus to Terminal 4. The National Express coach from Victoria terminates at Heathrow Central bus station.

Another advantage of the Heathrow Express is the fact that it continues into Terminal 5 station. If you’re flying from Terminal 5, simply stay on the train for another six minutes and you’ll glide into your terminal. You’ll then need to make your way from the station on the ground floor up to the third floor for check-in, whether you use the lift or escalator.

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