If you are jetting off to Europe or further afield from Heathrow Airport, hopping on the Heathrow Express is the fastest way to get to your departure terminal from London Paddington. Their trains run every 15 minutes, which is the same as the journey time to Terminals 2 and 3. Travelling to Terminal 5 will take a further six minutes, while if you are flying from Terminal 4, free transfers run from Heathrow Central every 15 minutes and will get you there in four minutes.
Passengers can use various Railcards on the service, while hopping on the train will mean you will not have to worry about paying for airport parking. Launched in 1998, the non-stop service carries an average of 17,000 passengers a day, with the private rail company running up to 150 trains a day and operating the stations at Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 and 3.
Check out single & return ticket prices and the cheaper deals you can make use of if you buy further in advance, while you will also find a Heathrow Express schedule providing timetable information, a Heathrow Terminal map so you plan your journey when catching flights and information on Heathrow departures and arrivals.
If you are travelling between Heathrow and the city, Paddington offers excellent transport links to destinations throughout central London by taxi, bus or London Underground. TopCashback members can save on bookings with our cashback deals, while you might also find Heathrow Express discount codes available.
Prices and Fares
When booking your Heathrow Express tickets, there are various options available to you depending on how far in advance you are buying them, while this will also affect how much you pay for your ticket. If you are travelling in less than 14 days, you can only buy Express Standard and Business First tickets.
You will benefit from 4G-enabled Wi-Fi and at-seat power sockets, while with Business First, you will also enjoy extra legroom, spacious worktables and free newspapers and magazines if you want a touch of luxury. If you are buying more than 14 days in advance, there are more options available to you. Opt for an Express Saver return or single, while you can also choose Advanced Express Saver and Advanced Business First tickets, which are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
