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Heathrow Express

Journey times

Heathrow Express offers the fastest journey between the airport and central London.

Non-stop trains run every 15 minutes and the journey between Heathrow Central and London Paddington takes 15 minutes (a few minutes more for Terminals 4 or 5).

What's on board

Travel in comfort on modern trains with air-conditioning, plenty of baggage space, wireless internet and free TV. You can even use your mobile phone when the train is in a tunnel. Need to relax or work in peace? Every train has a Quiet Zone carriage.

Timetable and tickets

Trains run between 05:10 and 23:25 from Paddington, and between 05:07 and 23:42 from Heathrow.

Tickets can be bought on the internet, at the station or on board the train. The standard single fare is £18 and standard return costs £32.

For more fares, timetables and special offers, or to book tickets in advance, visit the Heathrow Express website or call 0845 600 15 15 (+44 845 600 15 15 if calling from abroad).

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Where to catch trains

Heathrow Express trains stop at Heathrow Central (for Terminals 1 and 3) and Heathrow Terminal 5. Passengers using Terminal 4 can transfer free to or from Heathrow Central using the Heathrow Connect shuttle.

London connections

Paddington station is close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street. From Paddington you can catch trains to the South and West of England, or take the London Underground's District, Circle, Bakerloo and Hammersmith & City lines.

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