London to London Heathrow Airport train with Elizabeth line

Thu, May 14
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Heathrow Express
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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

$10

Average price

$19

Fastest journey

15 m

Average duration

15 m

Trains per day

53

Distance

23 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

  • Heathrow ExpressC28750
    6:25 AM0h21
    London Paddington (PAD)
    6:46 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Heathrow ExpressC28747
    6:10 AM0h21
    London Paddington (PAD)
    6:31 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Heathrow ExpressC28756
    6:55 AM0h21
    London Paddington (PAD)
    7:16 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Heathrow ExpressC28873
    4:40 PM0h21
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:01 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Heathrow ExpressC28867
    4:10 PM0h15
    London Paddington (PAD)
    4:25 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    $101One-way
    0 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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Driving

$21

Average price

$13

Average price

Cheapest

$25

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 15m

Average total duration

45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

48m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Elizabeth line

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London to London Heathrow Airport is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to London Heathrow Airport is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and London Heathrow Airport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

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.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Elizabeth lineG237825:34 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h31
6:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG237825:34 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h25
5:59 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG233865:39 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h28
6:07 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287415:40 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
6:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287415:40 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h15
5:55 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG233965:54 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h27
6:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287445:55 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h16
6:11 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287445:55 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h22
6:17 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG237956:06 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h23
6:29 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG237956:06 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h29
6:35 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG234076:09 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h33
6:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG234076:09 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h27
6:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287476:10 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
6:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287476:10 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h15
6:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG234176:24 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h27
6:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG234176:24 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h33
6:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287506:25 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h15
6:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287506:25 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
6:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG238056:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h23
6:59 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG238056:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h29
7:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG234266:39 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h33
7:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287536:40 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
7:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287566:55 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
7:16 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG238458:05 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h30
8:35 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG238458:05 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h24
8:29 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG235028:08 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h34
8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG235028:08 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h28
8:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287718:10 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h15
8:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287718:10 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
8:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG235168:23 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h28
8:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG235168:23 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h34
8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287748:25 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
8:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287748:25 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h15
8:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG238608:35 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h24
8:59 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG238608:35 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h30
9:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineG235328:38 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h34
9:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287778:40 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
9:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressC287808:55 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

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€8)

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.

Elizabeth line

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
22m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area

Heathrow Express

About
The Heathrow Express is a train service from the United Kingdom that operates between London Heathrow Airport and Paddington Station in London. It runs every 15 minutes from 5:10am to 11:25pm, with a journey time of just 15 minutes. The train service offers two types of trains: the Express Class and the Business First Class. Express Class offers comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets, while Business First Class offers extra legroom, complimentary newspapers, and complimentary refreshments. There are three types of tickets available: Single, Return, and Group. Onboard facilities include a café bar, luggage storage, and a quiet zone. The most popular routes for the Heathrow Express are London Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station, and Paddington Station to London Heathrow Airport.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
Heathrow Express frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one additional piece of luggage
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in each carriage
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Drinks and snacks from trolley service
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible carriages and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free of charge. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone

Elizabeth Line (TfL)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
16m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
13 a day

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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $10 (€8), while the average price is around $21 (€17).
The train from London to London Heathrow Airport takes 15m and runs 26 per day.
The distance by train from London to London Heathrow Airport is 14 miles (23 km).
The first train from London to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 3:36 AM.
The last train from London to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 9:24 PM.
There is no high speed train available from London to London Heathrow Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train from London to London Heathrow Airport. This service operates 26 times per day, provided by Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line (TfL).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London to London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is by bus, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
The train journey from London to London Heathrow Airport is primarily a functional route, focusing on efficiency rather than scenery, with views predominantly of urban landscapes and suburban areas.
A day trip from London to London Heathrow Airport is feasible as the journey takes 15m, covers 14 miles (23 km), and there are 27 trips available per day by train.
Yes, you can take the train from London to London Heathrow Airport.
Since neither London nor London Heathrow Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London Heathrow Airport include Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, Reading, Swindon.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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