Arrive at Heathrow faster than the Elizabeth line with Heathrow Express
Book a ticket on the quickest way to get to Heathrow Airport
Both Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth Line use the same track to travel from Paddington to Heathrow Airport. The big difference is the number of stops. Journeys on Heathrow Express are direct from Paddington, whilst the Elizabeth Line stops at six stations in between. On average, the trip on the Elizabeth line takes around 27 minutes to arrive at Heathrow Airport, compared to journey times of just 15 minutes on Heathrow Express.
When is Heathrow Express the right choice for you?
With Heathrow Express, your journey from Paddington to Heathrow Airport takes just 15 minutes, with no stops along the way. Trains leave London Paddington every 15 minutes, making it a convenient choice whether you’re a business traveller that regularly flies from Heathrow or a family flying off for the holiday of a lifetime. Kids aged 15 and under travel for free on Heathrow Express too, compared to 11 and under on the Elizabeth Line. And if you’re booked on Business First Class, you get free fast-track security at the airport as well.
Can you get a Heathrow Express ticket cheaper than The Elizabeth Line?
If you book your single ticket on the Heathrow Express 45 days or more in advance, it’s just £10 for a single journey. With two advance single tickets covering both legs of your journey, you’ll pay £20 which comes in cheaper than an Anytime Day Return on the Elizabeth Line to Heathrow.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Express trains take just 15 minutes to travel non-stop from London Paddington to Heathrow Central. It’s then an extra six minutes to arrive at Terminal 5 station. If you’re flying from Terminal 2 or 3, it’s only a short walk from Heathrow Central. For flights from Terminal 4, you’ll need to leave the train at Heathrow Central and take a shuttle bus to your terminal.
Our ticket types
Choose from a range of Heathrow Express ticket types to suit your journey and your budget.