Airport Transfers

Heathrow Express: One-Way/Round-Trip Train Transfers between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers available

4.6/5(2,863)

Lars J

Solo

Verified booking

4 days ago

Slightly handicapped, but was offered help with luggage and guidance where to find the track for my connection. Service to find gates and facilitated entry, since my first experience from using railway in UK. Aircondition and very fast transport to LHR. Lars

Trisha G

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Here’s a version that’s over 120 words: The Heathrow Express was a very quick, smooth, and stress-free way to travel between Heathrow Airport and central London. As a visitor from another country, I was especially pleased with how easy the online ticketing system was to use. Purchasing tickets in advance was straightforward, and the instructions were clear, even for someone unfamiliar with the UK rail system. The train was clean, comfortable, and departed on time, which helped reduce the stress of navigating travel after a long flight. The journey itself was fast and efficient, making it one of the easiest airport transfers I have experienced. Signage at the airport and station was easy to follow, and boarding was simple. Overall, I found the Heathrow Express to be a reliable and convenient service that I would gladly use again and would recommend to other international travelers visiting London.

With these convenient one-way/round-trip transfers, travel to and from Heathrow Airport and London Paddington within just 15 to 21 minutes!

Hop aboard the Heathrow Express, one of the fastest trains to Central London, with several connections running every 15 minutes.

Stay connected with free Wi-Fi, charge your devices right at your seat & enjoy flexible, non-stop travel for round-trips within a 30-day timeframe.

Travel in style by upgrading to business class seats which give you fast-track access for departures from Heathrow Airport.

At London Paddington, you'll be near several inter-city transport services and underground lines that can take you to the city’s hottest sights.

One-way/round trip transfer to/from Heathrow Airport & London Paddington

Business class tickets (based on option selected)

Air-conditioning onboard

Ample luggage space

Free Wi-Fi & USB plugs

Level platform access to all trains on all platforms

Access to the cloakroom

Onboard entertainment (newspapers, magazines & podcasts)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Lars J
Solo
Verified booking
4 days ago
Slightly handicapped, but was offered help with luggage and guidance where to find the track for my connection. Service to find gates and facilitated entry, since my first experience from using railway in UK. Aircondition and very fast transport to LHR. Lars
John T
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Wonderful transaction it was very easy. I just downloaded the app and purchased our tickets in less than a minute. Perfect!! I will definitely buy my tickets this was again. SUPER⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Christine B
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Glad I purchased it but print out didn't open gates the QR code printed out was not scanned by the entry gate .. Fortunately someone on duty let me through
Neilen T
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Brilliart service - easy, and highly effective. This was a pleasure to use, and I can highly recommend this brilliant service.
Alberto B
Family
Verified booking
5 days ago
Everything was perfect; the whole process was quick and easy

If you’ve just arrived in London or are leaving the city, choose this speedy Heathrow Express transfer to shuttle between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington. With this speedy connection, you don’t have to worry about getting stuck in traffic or spending ages on the London Underground. These non-stop transfers will only take 15 to 21 minutes to get you to the airport or the heart of London. All you have to do is scan the QR code on your vouchers and board the train at London’s Paddington or Heathrow Central. You can avail of free Wi-Fi, charge your phone at your seat, and store your luggage securely during your comfortable ride. Opt for one-way or round-trip transfers and also upgrade for business class seats, where you can truly relax in luxury.

Schedule

From Heathrow Airport to London Paddington

Monday to Saturday

First train: 5:12am

Last train: 11:57pm

Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Sunday

First train: 5:17am

Last train: 11:57pm

Frequency: Every 15 minutes

From London Paddington to Heathrow Airport

Monday to Saturday

First train: 4:34am

Last train: 11:25pm

Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Sunday

First train: 4:55am

Last train: 11:25pm

Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Accessibility

The trains are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your pets and guide dogs are welcome on the trains.

Additional Information

Children aged 15 and under can travel for free.

The service is subject to disruptions or late departures under certain circumstances.

Your tickets will be emailed to you instantly.

These e-tickets can simply be downloaded on your phone as a PDF. Skip the queues at the ticket machine and breeze straight through the gates by scanning your ticket on your phone.