Changes to Terminal 4 parking from 23 June

From 23 June 2026, the Terminal 4 multi-storey car park (for Terminal and Meet & Greet Parking) has closed as part of a major redevelopment programme to modernise the terminal's forecourts and car park, improving passenger experience.

All passenger parking for Terminal 4 will move to Zone A of the Terminal 4 Park & Ride car park.

Find out more about the changes
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Heathrow Express

The fastest way between Heathrow and Central London. Trains run every 15 minutes to and from London Paddington.

  • Fast & direct
    Fast & direct

    Travel between Terminals 2 & 3 and Paddington in just 15 minutes.

  • Tickets starting from £10
    Tickets starting from £10

    Single tickets start from £10 when you book at least 30 days in advance.

  • Comfortable travel
    Comfortable travel

    Enjoy plenty of luggage space, power at every seat and free Wi-Fi.


Heathrow Express offers a range of tickets. Choose from:

  • Single
  • Return
  • Carnets (tickets for 6 or 12 journeys).

All ticket types can also be booked in Business First Class.

Get Advance Discounted Single tickets from £10 when purchased 30 days or more in advance. *

Children aged 15 and under travel free in Standard Class with a paying adult. **

Buy tickets online, in the Heathrow Express app or at any terminal in arrivals.

You can also pay with Contactless or Oyster. Tap in at the start and tap out at your destination, and you'll be charged automatically.

*Limited availability, terms and conditions apply.
**T&Cs apply

Ticket type Standard Class price Business First Class price
Advance Discounted Single From £10 -
Single £26 £32
Same day return £30 £36
Return £42 £46
Carnet of 6 tickets £125 £160
Carnet of 12 tickets £225 £288


 

Kids travel free

Children aged 15 and under travel free in Standard Class with a paying adult. Children can also travel alone with proof of air travel, such as a booking confirmation or boarding pass. Photo ID is required.

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Current offers

Save with Carnets to free travel for kids. Find out more about the offers available.

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Train times

Trains run from 04:34 Monday to Saturday, leaving every 15 minutes throughout the day.

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Service updates

Plan your journey with the latest information and live service updates.

Download the Heathrow Express App

Book tickets, store them in the app and get 10% off your first app purchase.

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Trains run every 15 minutes between Heathrow and Paddington. The first train leaves Paddington at 04:34 Monday to Saturday and at 04:55 on Sundays.

The last train leaves Heathrow Terminal 5 at 23:57, Monday to Sunday.

Heathrow Express trains stop at Terminals 2 & 3, Terminal 5 and London Paddington.

Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 takes 15 minutes.

Journeys to Terminal 5 take a further five minutes.

Travelling to Terminal 4: Change at Terminals 2 & 3 and take the free transfer train. These run every 15 minutes and take four minutes.

Paddington Station is close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street.

From Paddington, you can also connect to:

  • District line
  • Circle line
  • Bakerloo line
  • Hammersmith & City line
  • Elizabeth line

Mainline Great Western Railway services also run from Paddington. Destinations include Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Oxford and Plymouth.