Enjoy a stress free journey to Heathrow Airport on the Heathrow Express

Avoid the tube and arrive at Heathrow Airport in 15 minutes

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The Heathrow Express runs non-stop from London Paddington to Heathrow Airport, and takes just 15 minutes to arrive at Heathrow Central with an extra six minutes to reach Terminal 5 station.

The Piccadilly Line to Heathrow runs from Cockfosters to Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 crossing central London in the process with stations including Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Covent Garden. The average journey time on the Piccadilly Line to Heathrow Airport from Central London is around 52 minutes. The Piccadilly Line also doesn’t run to Terminal 5, Heathrow’s busiest terminal.

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Why the Heathrow Express beats the tube

On the Heathrow Express, your trip from Paddington to Heathrow Airport takes just 15 minutes, with no stops along the way. Heathrow Express trains also leave Paddington every 15 minutes, offering a quick and convenient option whether you’re a business traveller flying for a meeting or a family jetting off to sunnier climes.

Children aged 15 and under travel for free on Heathrow Express, while kids aged over 11 will need to pay on the London Underground for the Piccadilly Line. Plus, if you’re travelling on a Business First Class ticket on Heathrow Express, you’ll benefit from free fast-track security when you arrive at the airport.

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Arriving at Heathrow Airport on the Heathrow Express

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.

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