Trains to Heathrow terminal 5
Heathrow Express
Heathrow Express is the fastest transport between the airport and center of London.
Trains run every 15 minutes and the journey between Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Paddington takes 20 minutes.
Travel on modern, comfortable trains with A/C, large baggage space, wifi and TV. Mobile network accessible even when the train is in a tunnel. Trains has a "Quiet Zone carriage" you can relax or work in peace.
Times and tickets
Trains run between 05:10 and 23:25 from Paddington, and between 05:07 and 23:42 from Heathrow.
You can buy tikets on the internet, at the station or on board the train. The standard single fare is £16.50 and standard return costs £32.
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Heathrow Connect
Heathrow Connect's stopping service to London Paddington links the airport with local stations in west London.
Modern, A/C trains run every 30 minutes. The journey between Heathrow terminal 5 and Paddington takes about 30 minutes.
Route and fares
Single fares to or from Heathrow are as follows:
- Hayes & Harlington: £4.90.
- Southall: £5.50.
- Hanwell: £5.50.
- West Ealing: £6.00.
- Ealing Broadway: £6.00.
- London Paddington: £7.40.
Tube
London Underground's Piccadilly Line provides the most cost-effective rail route between Heathrow Airport and the capital.
Journey time is under an hour and you shouldn't have to wait longer than ten minutes for a train, even off-peak.
Where to catch trains
Heathrow has three London Underground stations – one for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and one each at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 station is in the central area between the terminals and a few minutes' walk from them via underground walkways. Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 stations are in the basements of the terminal buildings. All stations are in Travelcard Zone 6.
Fares and tickets
A single fare to central London costs approximately £4. Purchase a Travelcard and you're covered for London buses and some mainline trains too.
Tickets are available at all London Underground stations, from ticket offices or machines. Pre-paid Oyster cards can also be used on the London Underground.