Trains to Heathrow terminal 5

Heathrow Express

Heathrow ExpressHeathrow 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 ConnectHeathrow 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

Heatrow TubeLondon 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.

Train times

The first train - 05:23 (Sun 06:08)

The last train - 23:44 (Sun 23:25).