Heathrow Express is a premium high-speed train service that takes just 15 minutes between Heathrow Terminals 1 & 3 and London Paddington in just 15 minutes (21 minutes from Terminal 5). Put simply, it’s the quickest way from Heathrow to the heart of London.
On-board facilities
With free Wi-Fi and Sky News, you can stay connected. In our new carriages, you will find at seat power sockets too. There’s plenty of space in our dedicated luggage racks and you’ll find toilet facilities on-board too.
Getting from Heathrow to London Paddington
How to find our terminals:
- Please follow the signposts in Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3, the station is located a few minutes walk.
- Heathrow Terminal 5 station is inside the terminals . Lifts and escalators provide step-free access to check-in or arrivals, which are clearly signposted.
- If you are arriving at Terminal 4, take the free inter-terminal train to Terminal 2 & 3, (takes just 4 minutes) and change for the Heathrow Express.
Getting from London Paddington to Heathrow
Trains usually depart from Platforms 6 and 7 at London Paddington:
- If you’re going to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, board any train and get off at Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3. Journey time is 15 minutes.
- For Terminal 5, get on the London-Heathrow train at Paddington and stay on board at Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3– all trains continue to Terminal 5, arriving six minutes later.
- For Terminal 4, change at Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3, and catch the free transfer service. These connecting trains depart every 15 minutes and travel time is four minutes.
Daily: 7 days a week
Frequency: Every 15 Minutes
Monday to Saturday
Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 to Paddington:
First Train: 5:17
Last Train: 23:59
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Paddington:
First Train: 5:12
Last Train: 23:54
Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 and Terminal 5:
First Train: 5:10
Last Train: 23:25
Sundays
Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 to Paddington:
First Train: 05:47
Last Train: 00:01 (next day)
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Paddington:
First Train: 05:42
Last Train: 23:55
Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 and Terminal 5:
First Train:5:10
Last Train: 23:25
Please note you must use the free transfer service from Terminal 4 to Terminals 2&3 to board this train. 
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