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The Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to London Heathrow, and back, every 15 minutes. With four trains leaving London Paddington every hour, you can reach the airport in no time at all.

With such large numbers of passengers making the journey from London to Heathrow every day, they have plenty of services running so that you can get to the airport in comfort and convenience.

The Heathrow Express platforms at London Paddington are platforms six and seven. Occasionally they change, so make sure you check on the boards at the station.

Heathrow Express trains take just 15 minutes to travel from London Paddington to Heathrow Central station, with an extra six minutes to reach Terminal 5 station.

If you’re flying from either Terminal 2 or 3 at Heathrow please get off the train at Heathrow Central.
For flights from Terminal 5, stay on the Heathrow Express to Terminal 5 station.
If you’re flying from Terminal 4 you can jump on a quick connecting shuttle bus from Heathrow Central.

Heathrow Express Timetable

The services are typically scheduled to start before 5am from London Paddington.

The first scheduled train leaves Paddington at 4.34am (Mondays – Saturdays).
On Sundays, the first scheduled train leaves at 4.55am.
Once the first train to Heathrow has left Paddington, Heathrow Express services continue to travel non-stop to London Heathrow every 15 minutes.

The last train to Heathrow Airport leaves London Paddington at 23:25. With flights taking off from London Heathrow late into the night, they ensure that their Heathrow Express trains continue to cater to the needs of passengers with night flights.

The final service into Heathrow from London Paddington arrives at Terminal 2&3 at approximately 23:40 and Terminal 5 at 23:47.

The Heathrow Express runs on most bank holidays and key holidays in the calendar.

Heathrow Express tickets and fares

By purchasing your tickets at least 45 days in advance you can save up to 40% on the cost of your ticket. An Advanced Single will cost you just £10. Children aged 15 and under will also travel for free.

For tickets purchased on the day, a Single in Standard Class will cost £25, and £32 in Business First Class.

The ticket is valid for one trip at any time on the selected date.

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