Family Travel

When is family travel right for you?

Save money on family travel with Heathrow Express when:

• You’re flying as a family from Heathrow to enjoy a family holiday

• You’re bringing the kids to meet a loved one from the airport

How can you purchase family tickets?

Even though kids aged 15 and under travel for free on Heathrow Express, you still need a ticket for everyone in your party.

The simplest way to book them is online or via our mobile app. You can also buy all your tickets at the station, but doing so online saves time and hassle at the station before you board your train.

If you use our app, you have all your family’s tickets stored on your mobile device or in our app. They’ll be at the touch of a button away. Plus, no one will lose their tickets either.

Why you should book directly with Heathrow Express

It’s easy to book your family’s tickets directly with Heathrow Express. You can do it either online or on the Heathrow Express mobile app to save time at the station.

Do children travel for free on Heathrow Express?

Yes, children aged 15 and under travel for free on Heathrow Express. Whilst it is free, you still need to book a ticket – the easiest way to do it is online or on our app. Once children turn 16, they will need to purchase an adult ticket.

Family travel - Small Print

Children aged 15 years and under travel free in Express Class when accompanied by a paying adult, or can travel unaccompanied if they have proof of air travel such as a valid flight booking or boarding pass. Proof of age may be requested.

Children aged 15 years and under travel free in Business First only if accompanied by an adult who has bought a Business First ticket. Children cannot travel unaccompanied in Business First.