Our journey time: Paddington to Heathrow in 15 minutes
Hop on the Heathrow Express at London Paddington and you’ll arrive at Heathrow Airport just 15 minutes later.
Can you really get from Central London to Heathrow in 15 minutes?
So, how long does the Heathrow Express take? Just 15 minutes!
Yes, you read that right. You can really get from Central London to Heathrow Airport in a quarter of an hour. We’re not joking. It’s what we’re all about at Heathrow Express – fast, efficient and seamless transport from the centre of London direct to Heathrow Airport.
In fact, the Heathrow Express is the quickest way to get from London to Heathrow. And not only that, but our trains also leave every 15 minutes from Paddington too. With four trains an hour, you’ll be arriving at your terminal ready for your flight in no time.
Simply take the Heathrow Express from Paddington and you’ll arrive at Heathrow Central train station in 15 minutes. It’s then another six minutes on the train to Terminal 5 station.
How is the Heathrow Express so quick?
We’re an express train, which means we don’t stop anywhere along the route. Our trains run direct from Paddington station to Heathrow Central. They’re quick trains and do the route in just a quarter of an hour.
We even share the same track as the Elizabeth Line, but with the quick Heathrow Express journey time, we’re a much faster option. The Elizabeth Line stops at six stops along the route to the airport, with an average journey time of around 27 minutes. That’s nearly double the time on the Heathrow Express.
What can you do on the Heathrow Express?
With a travel time of just 15 minutes, you’ll barely have any time to do anything on the train. Once you’re settled in your seat and the train leaves Paddington, you’ll be gliding into Heathrow Central in next to no time.
But if you are looking for things to help pass your quarter of an hour, you’re in luck on our trains. You’ll have plenty of space and ample legroom in your seat – whether Standard Class or Business First Class – so simply relax and watch the world go by. We’ve got free Wi-Fi throughout our trains so you can stay connected on your quick trip to the airport. Plus, there are charging points at the seat to keep your devices charged before your flight.
And if you’re travelling on Business First Class, each seat comes equipped with a table and charging points, so you can catch up on some last-minute work. If you have time to get your laptop open before we arrive at the airport.