Heathrow Express

Go from Heathrow to London at 100 mph. (Legally.)

That’s the top speed on the Heathrow Express. Try doing that any other way from the airport to London. Actually don’t, you’ll find yourself in a heap of trouble. That’s why the Heathrow Express is the best way to travel from London’s Heathrow airport to Paddington Station in downtown London, with a travel time of only 15 minutes from terminals 1-3, and 23 minutes from terminal 4. And it’s not only fast it’s convenient, with trains leaving every 15 minutes during the day. You’ll travel in air-conditioned, smoke-free cars, with your choice of cell phone-free zones or onboard Express TV. So why take a cab when you have a non-stop rail link between London Heathrow airport and downtown London? After all, with London traffic who wants to travel at speed of cab?

 

Here’s what’s included:

    • Non-stop rail service between Heathrow and Paddington Station in central London from terminals 1,3 and 5. Travelers arriving into terminal 4 connect through terminal 1 or 2 via a free inter terminal transfer.
    • Trains depart from Heathrow Airport (terminals 1-4) and Paddington Station every 15 minutes.
    •  Travel time is 15 minutes to/ from terminals 1-3, and 23 minutes to/ from terminal 4.
    • Check luggage any time on day of travel, up to 2 hours before the flight. (1 hour for hand luggage only).
    • Air-conditioned with onboard Express TV and mobile phone-free zones.

 

Conditions:

    • Tickets must be used within 6 months of purchase. The return portion of a round trip ticket must be used within 2 months of initial travel.
    • Children under age 5 are free 
    • Special reduced rate for children ages 5-15.
    • Hours of Operation from: 5:00am - 12:00am (midnight).
    • Travel during holiday season will require reconfirmation of hours of operation.
    • Prices are subject to change.
    Please note: BritRail Pass, BritRail England Pass, BritRail Pass + Ireland and BritRail Pass 'n Drive cover Heathrow Express. Travel on Heathrow Express requires use of a travel day.
Why should I take Heathrow Express?

The Heathrow Express train is available 7 days a week, and has a travel time to Paddington Station of 15-20 Minutes. Compare that to:

  • A taxi at 45-60 minutes and a cost of $90-$140
  • A bus at 60-75 minutes, if you get lucky with traffic

Can I use my BritRail pass on Heathrow Express?
Yes. It will cost a day of your railpass.

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