Heathrow Express Airport Trains

Heathrow Express provides the fastest transfer between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and central London.

Heathrow Express trains operate from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Terminal 5.

At Terminals 2 & 3, the train station is located within the Heathrow Central station which is connected to the terminals via walkways.

For Terminal 4, passengers need to take a free transfer train from Heathrow Central.

At Terminal 5, the Heathrow Express also has its own underground station, which is a short walk from the terminal.

Heathrow Express Routes and Stations

Heathrow Express trains run non-stop between 5.10am and 11.25pm daily to and from:

Passengers heading to Heathrow Terminal 4 need to disembark the Heathrow Express at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and transfer from there via a free shuttle train to Terminal 4.

Heathrow Express Journey Times

Heathrow Express Trains depart every 15 minutes, from early morning until late evening. Journey times are:

15 minutes between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Paddington.
21 minutes from Terminal 5 (including a short stop at Terminals 2 & 3).
From Heathrow the first train departs at 5:10am and the last train departs at 11:25pm.
From Paddington the first train departs at 5:07am and the last train departs at 11:32pm.

Onboard Facilities and Passenger Comfort

Heathrow Express trains are designed for a smooth and pleasant journey, offering a range of amenities.

Business / First Class offering premium service with wider seats, extra space and complimentary newspapers.
Standard Class offering comfortable, reclining seats with ample legroom.
Dedicated luggage racks for suitcases and overhead storage for smaller bags.
Priority seating for elderly passengers and those with reduced mobility.
Wheelchair-accessible carriages with ramps at stations.
Assistance services available if booked in advance.
Step-free access at Heathrow and Paddington.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the train.
Power sockets (USB and standard plugs) at every seat.
Live flight information displayed on screens.
Quiet zones for passengers who prefer a peaceful journey.

Onward Travel from London Paddington

Heathrow Express provides the fastest rail link from Heathrow airport to central London beating both the Tube and taxis in speed and price.

At London Paddington travellers disembarking Heathrow Express can easily switch to:

Elizabeth Line (for direct routes across London).
London Underground (Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines).
National Rail services (for long-distance trains to the West and South West).

For a quick, comfortable and hassle-free journey between Heathrow Airport and London the Heathrow Express is a top choice.

Although ticket offices and ticketing machines at most train stations sell Heathrow Express train tickets, purchasing your Heathrow Express train ticket online here is by far the simplest and usually a lot cheaper too.