The cheapest and fastest trains from London to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 53 trains that leave London for London Heathrow Airport on Thu, May 14, 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C287506:25 AM0h21London Paddington (PAD)6:46 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)$101One-way0 transfers
C287476:10 AM0h21London Paddington (PAD)6:31 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)$101One-way0 transfers
C287566:55 AM0h21London Paddington (PAD)7:16 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)$101One-way0 transfers
C288734:40 PM0h21London Paddington (PAD)5:01 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)$101One-way0 transfers
C288674:10 PM0h15London Paddington (PAD)4:25 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$101One-way0 transfers
C288674:10 PM0h15London Paddington (PAD)4:25 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$101One-way0 transfers
C288704:25 PM0h15London Paddington (PAD)4:40 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$101One-way0 transfers
C287718:10 AM0h15London Paddington (PAD)8:25 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$401One-way0 transfers
C287476:10 AM0h15London Paddington (PAD)6:25 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$101One-way0 transfers
C287506:25 AM0h15London Paddington (PAD)6:40 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
The journey is about 11m faster (37m by train vs 48m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $25 (€20)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line (TfL).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for London to London Heathrow Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G23782 | 5:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h31 | 6:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23782 | 5:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h25 | 5:59 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23386 | 5:39 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 6:07 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28741 | 5:40 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h21 | 6:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28741 | 5:40 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h15 | 5:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23396 | 5:54 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h27 | 6:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28744 | 5:55 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h16 | 6:11 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28744 | 5:55 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h22 | 6:17 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23795 | 6:06 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h23 | 6:29 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23795 | 6:06 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h29 | 6:35 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23407 | 6:09 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h33 | 6:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23407 | 6:09 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h27 | 6:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28747 | 6:10 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h21 | 6:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28747 | 6:10 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h15 | 6:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23417 | 6:24 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h27 | 6:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23417 | 6:24 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h33 | 6:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28750 | 6:25 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h15 | 6:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28750 | 6:25 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h21 | 6:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23805 | 6:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h23 | 6:59 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23805 | 6:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h29 | 7:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23426 | 6:39 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h33 | 7:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28753 | 6:40 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h21 | 7:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28756 | 6:55 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h21 | 7:16 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23845 | 8:05 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h30 | 8:35 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23845 | 8:05 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h24 | 8:29 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23502 | 8:08 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h34 | 8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23502 | 8:08 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 8:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28771 | 8:10 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h15 | 8:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28771 | 8:10 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h21 | 8:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23516 | 8:23 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h28 | 8:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23516 | 8:23 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h34 | 8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28774 | 8:25 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h21 | 8:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28774 | 8:25 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h15 | 8:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23860 | 8:35 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h24 | 8:59 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23860 | 8:35 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h30 | 9:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G23532 | 8:38 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h34 | 9:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28777 | 8:40 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h21 | 9:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C28780 | 8:55 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0h22 | 9:17 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to London Heathrow Airport
Trains from London to London Heathrow Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:36, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 3:36 AM |
Last train 9:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from London to London Heathrow Airport trainsElizabeth line, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between London and London Heathrow Airport from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to London Heathrow Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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