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Heathrow Express timings 2026 | Timetable & schedule to Paddington

Heathrow Express provides the fastest direct train from Heathrow Airport terminals to London Paddington. Review the latest Heathrow Express timetable and schedule below for both directions, including Heathrow Express operating hours, to plan journeys efficiently.

Trains operate every 15 minutes from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Paddington and vice versa, seven days a week. Frequencies remain consistent during peak daytime hours, with services increasing as needed for busy periods.

​Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station

Heathrow Express schedule

RouteFirst trainFirst trainLast trainLast trainFrequencyDuration

Heathrow Airport to Paddington

T5 - 5:12am (Mon–Sat); 5:27am (Sun)

T2 & T3 - 5:17am (Daily)

T5 - 11:57pm (Daily)

T2 & T3 - 12:04am (Mon–Fri); 12: 03am (Sat–Sun)

Every 15 minutes

Duration

15 minutes

Paddington to Heathrow Airport

4:34am (Mon–Sat); 4:55am (Sun)

T2 & T3 - 4:55am (Mon–Sat); 5:14am (Sun)

11:25pm (Mon–Sat); 11:26pm (Sun)

T2 & T3 - 11:43pm (Mon–Sat); 11:46 (Sun)

Every 15 minutes

Duration

15 minutes

Note: Exact times vary slightly by terminal and day; check live timetables for disruptions, holidays, or engineering works.​

​Heathrow Airport transfers

Heathrow Express operating hours

  • Services from Heathrow Airport to London run from early morning, around 5:12am, until nearly midnight. 
  • Inbound trains to the airport start as early as 4:34am on weekdays to support early flights. 
  • Peak hours on weekdays feature reliable high frequency without reductions.

​Heathrow Express

Booking and tips

  • Book Heathrow Express tickets online in advance for fares from £10 one-way, avoiding queues and securing discounts. 
  • Tickets allow flexibility for same-day changes in many cases. 
  • Oyster cards and contactless payments are valid on Heathrow Express services.
  • Railcards provide discounts at stations. 
  • Children aged 15 and under travel free with a ticket.​

Heathrow Express vs other options

OptionTime to PaddingtonCost (Single adult)ProsCons

Heathrow Express

15 mins

£10-£26 advance

Fastest direct train, frequent

Higher than the Elizabeth Line off-peak ​

Elizabeth Line

27 mins

£12.80 peak

Uses Oyster/contactless fully

More stops, longer ​

Coach (e.g. National Express)

60–90 mins

£6-£15

Cheapest

Traffic delays ​

Taxi/Private transfer

45–90 mins

£50-£100

Door-to-door

Expensive, traffic ​

Frequently asked questions about Heathrow Express timings

Heathrow Express timings run from early morning to late night, with first trains around 5:12am outbound and 4:34am inbound on weekdays, lasting until about 11:57pm outbound.