The Heathrow Connect stopping service to London Paddington links the airport with local stations in west London. It calls at Ealing Broadway, West Ealing, Hanwell, Southall and Hayes and Harlington.

Modern, air-conditioned trains run every 30 minutes. The journey between Heathrow Central and Paddington takes about 25 minutes. If you require Terminal 4 or Terminal 5 you can transfer free at Heathrow Central using the Heathrow Express.

There are special discounts for airport staff travelling with BAA LHR ID passes between Paddington, Reading and Heathrow and on branch lines from Henley-on Thames, Marlow, Windsor and Greenford.

The discount is available on single, return, weekly, monthly and yearly tickets. You must travel to or from Heathrow and the journey should include travel on Heathrow Connect. You will not be entitled to the Passenger's Charter.

To obtain the discount, show your BAA LHR Airport ID pass at the stations (these are not available from the station at Heathrow). For weekly, monthly and yearly tickets you will need to complete an application form and take a photograph with you.

Book of 20 single tickets: £20.00

Monthly ticket: £37.65

Annual ticket: £392.00

A penalty fares system is in operation on this route between London Paddington and Hayes and Harlington. Please ensure you purchase your ticket prior to boarding.

Trains call at Heathrow Central (for Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and Heathrow Terminal 4. Commuters travelling via Terminal 5 can use Heathrow Express trains for a free transfer to or from Heathrow Central.

View Heathrow rail services map (PDF)

Train times and frequencies (PDF)

Live travel on Heathrow Connect

For further information on services and times you can call Heathrow Connect on 0845 678 6975 or visit www.heathrowconnect.com.

Find general rail information on 0845 748 4950 or at www.nationalrail.co.uk.

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