London Heathrow Airport to London (Heathrow) — Transport Guide 2026
Heathrow (LHR) is 15 miles west of central London. Elizabeth line to Paddington £12.80 in about 27 min — the operator-recommended fastest budget option since 2022. Heathrow Express £25 in 15 min. Piccadilly line £5.60 (60 min). Black cab £55-100.
Last updated: 2026-10
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Direct trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station reaches 29 stations without changing trains. These are the busiest routes on a weekday, with the fastest journey and the first and last train. Heathrow Terminal 4 also has its own station. Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station: facilities, step-free access and all direct trains.
| Direct to | Trains a weekday | Fastest | First – last |
|---|---|---|---|
London Liverpool Street Elizabeth Line | 107 | 38 min | 05:21 – 23:36 |
London Paddington Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line | 184 | 15 min | 05:17 – 00:04 |
Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) Elizabeth Line | 107 | 32 min | 05:21 – 23:36 |
Stratford (London) Elizabeth Line | 36 | 46 min | 06:25 – 23:36 |
Farringdon Elizabeth Line | 107 | 35 min | 05:21 – 23:36 |
Bond Street (Elizabeth line) Elizabeth Line | 107 | 30 min | 05:21 – 23:36 |
Whitechapel Elizabeth Line | 107 | 40 min | 05:21 – 23:36 |
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) Elizabeth Line | 71 | 45 min | 05:21 – 23:06 |
Ealing Broadway Elizabeth Line | 108 | 15 min | 05:21 – 23:52 |
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) Elizabeth Line | 71 | 52 min | 05:21 – 23:06 |
Romford Elizabeth Line | 36 | 1h 06m | 06:25 – 23:36 |
Abbey Wood Elizabeth Line | 71 | 58 min | 05:21 – 23:06 |
Timetable for Friday, 2 October 2026, from National Rail Enquiries. Trains change with engineering work and timetable changes; check your train before you travel.
Train times to UK cities from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
The quickest journey to each city with no more than one change, for trains leaving between 06:00 and 20:00.
| To | Journey | Route |
|---|---|---|
Reading | 49 min | Change at Hayes & Harlington |
Oxford | 1h 22m | Change at London Paddington |
Cambridge | 2h 03m | Change at Farringdon |
Brighton | 2h 07m | Change at Farringdon |
Cardiff Cardiff Central | 2h 30m | Change at London Paddington |
Exeter Exeter St Davids | 2h 31m | Change at London Paddington |
Norwich | 2h 33m | Change at London Liverpool Street |
Planned on the National Rail timetable for Friday, 2 October 2026, including time to change trains. Cities that need two or more changes on National Rail are not listed; Underground and tram connections are not included. Check your journey before you travel.
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