Trains and Underground (Tube)
Get to the heart of London in minutes using Heathrow's high-speed rail link. Alternatively, take the underground for a low-cost route to anywhere in London. View a rail network map showing routes to Heathrow
 Heathrow Express
The fastest option. Heathrow Express trains run to and from London Paddington every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 15 minutes. 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).The fastest option. Heathrow Express trains run to and from London Paddington every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 15 minutes. 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).
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 us on 0845 600 15 15 (if calling from the UK) or +44 845 600 15 15 (if calling from abroad)
 Heathrow Connect
The stopping service to London Paddington runs every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 26 minutes. Heathrow Connect's stopping service to London Paddington links the airport with local stations in west London. Modern, air-conditioned trains run every 30 minutes. The journey between Heathrow Central rail station and Paddington takes about 25 minutes (travel to Terminal 4 or 5 takes a few minutes more) Fares from £7.40 visit the Heathrow Connect website or call National Rail Enquiries on 0845 748 4950.
 Piccadilly Line
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. Heathrow has three London Underground stations – one for Terminals 1 and 3, one each at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
Heathrow Terminals 1 and 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. The first and last trains to and from Heathrow are as follows. Train times and fares are subject to change – please confirm using the London Underground website or call +44 (0)20 7222 1234 before travelling.
Buses and Coaches
Frequent buses and coaches link Heathrow Airport with destinations across Britain.
View a bus network map showing routes to Heathrow
Coaches
National Express and other operators run services from Heathrow to more than 500 destinations.
National Express
The UK's largest scheduled coach operator offers frequent direct services to and from hundreds of destinations including Oxford, Bristol, Wales, London, and Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports. Coaches call at all Heathrow terminals and all services use modern, air conditioned vehicles. National Express website
Thandi Coaches
Express coach service linking Heathrow to the Midlands, calling at Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Leicester.
Thandi coaches website
The Airline
Oxford Bus's Airline service links Heathrow with Oxford. Frequent regular services run day and night, seven days a week from the central bus station and Terminal 5. Vehicles are wheelchair-accessible and a free wi-fi service is available. Oxford Bus website
Railair
Direct luxury Railair coaches and buses connect Heathrow to the national rail network. You can buy a combined coach and train ticket to cover your whole journey.
Railair coaches run between Heathrow and Reading, Woking or Watford Junction from early morning until late at night. There's also a 24-hour bus service, number 285, to Feltham rail station.
You don't have to be a rail passenger to use these services.Heathrow to Reading
At Reading you can catch trains to Bristol, west and south-west England, south Wales, the south Midlands and the Cotswolds.
Local buses
- Frequency: Up to every 20 minutes.
- Journey time: Approximately 45 minutes.
- Fare: Single £13, day return £14.50, return £21.
For more information, visit the RailAir website.
An extensive bus network operates around Heathrow and to destinations in west London and the Thames Valley.
Find out more: Local buses
Group travel by coach
If you're dropping off or collecting a group from Heathrow, this step-by-step guide will help you and your customers enjoy stress-free travel.
Group travel by coach
Door To door Airport Shuttle Serivce
The only economy class door to door shared shuttle service in London, www.Heathrowshuttle.com
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