Heathrow Airport ↔ Paddington: Trains stop at Heathrow Airport T5, Heathrow Airport T2 & T3 and London Paddington Station (2 stops, 15 minutes)
Heathrow Express stops | Routes & map
Heathrow Express stops include Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Paddington. This direct service provides a fast link from Heathrow Airport to Central London without intermediate stops. Both directions offer seamless connections at Paddington to the wider rail and Tube network.
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Know your Heathrow Express stops
Terminal 5 Station
Passengers at Terminal 5 board or alight at Heathrow Terminal 5 Station, a short 3-minute walk from the terminal. This stop also serves the Piccadilly line and Elizabeth line for additional connections.
Heathrow Central Station (Terminals 2 & 3)
Travelers from Terminals 2, 3, or 4 access Heathrow Express at Heathrow Central Station, also known as Terminals 2 & 3 Station. A free shuttle bus connects to Terminal 4 in under 5 minutes.
London Paddington Station
The final stop is London Paddington Station, a major rail terminus with Underground links including Circle, Bakerloo, and Hammersmith & City lines. Easy transfers support onward travel across London and the UK.
Frequently asked questions about Heathrow Express stops
Heathrow Express primary stops include Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 Station, and London Paddington Station. This direct route prioritises speed with no additional intermediate stops.
Passengers can board the Heathrow Express at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Station or Heathrow Terminal 5 Station. Both stations offer clear signage and step-free access from the terminals.
Heathrow Express stops at Terminals 2 & 3 and Terminal 5 stations. Terminal 4 passengers use the free shuttle from the Terminal 2 & 3 Station, which runs every few minutes.
The Heathrow Express covers approximately 15 miles (24 km) between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington Station.
Travel time is 15 minutes from Terminals 2 & 3 to Paddington and 21 minutes from Terminal 5 to Paddington. Services run every 15 minutes for reliable connections.
First trains from Heathrow depart around 5am, with the last services until about 11:50pm. Paddington services start as early as 4:30am weekdays and run until late evening, varying slightly by day. See the full Heathrow Express schedule.
Yes, full step-free access is available at all Heathrow Express stations with lifts and escalators. Assistance is provided upon request.
Folding bikes are permitted; non-folding bikes require a reservation in designated areas, subject to space availability.
