Will I receive a ticket in the post or by email?
Heathrow Express tickets are sent by email.
Can I cancel my order? My plans have changed.
The Heathrow Express e-voucher is valid for 6 months from the date on the e-voucher, so you can use it at a later date or pass it on to somebody else who is travelling to the UK within the valid time period. Airport transfer tickets are non-refundable, as stated in our terms and conditions.
Do I need to redeem my e-voucher?
There is no need to redeem or exchange the e-voucher at a ticket desk. Just print off the e-voucher and the attachment and show it to the staff at the train station, or on board the train if requested to do so.
What’s the journey time from Heathrow to London?
The Heathrow Express takes just 15 minutes to travel between the airport and London Paddington station in Zone 1.
How often do the Heathrow Express trains depart?
Heathrow Express services depart every 15 minutes.
Where are the Heathrow Express departures?
For Heathrow Airport terminals 1, 2 and 3, follow the signs inside the terminal buildings for Heathrow Central train station.
For Heathrow Terminal 4, follow the signs inside the terminal building for the free shuttle bus service to Heathrow Central train station, where you can get on the Heathrow Express train. The shuttle service from Terminal 4 departs every 15 minutes and is a 4 minute journey.
For Heathrow terminal 5, follow the signs inside the building for Heathrow Terminal 5 train station.
At London Paddington, the Heathrow Express usually departs from platforms 6 and 7, but check the electronic boards inside the station for the latest information.
What are the earliest and latest trains on the Heathrow Express schedule?
Departing from London Paddington, the first train is at 5.10am and the last train is at 11.25pm.
Departing from Heathrow Terminal 5, the first train is at 5.07am and the last train is at 11.42pm.
Departing from Heathrow Central, the first train is at 5.12am Monday to Saturday and 5.08am on Sundays. The last train is at 11.48pm.
For Heathrow Terminal 4, the first shuttle to Heathrow Central train station is at 5.23am Monday to Saturday and 5.53am on Sundays.
Please note: between 11 February 2013 and 5 December 2013 the Heathrow Express will run every 30 minutes after 10pm, Monday – Thursday only, due to essential construction work on the Crossrail project. Friday and weekend services will continue to run every 15 minutes at all times.
How far in advance can I book my Heathrow Express airport transfer?
Heathrow Express airport transfers can be booked up to six months in advance.
I have not received my ticket yet – what should I do?
Heathrow Express tickets are sent by e-voucher to the email address you provide when purchasing. It will be emailed within 1 working day of purchase. Please check your spam or junk mail folder as your email filtering system may have miscategorised our email. Please contact us if you have not received your e-voucher after 3 working days.