Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train with Elizabeth line

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

$25

Average ticket price on Sep 18

$35

Fastest journey on Sep 18

47 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

47 m

Trains on Sep 18

44

Distance

23 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) without transferring at least once.

  • Elizabeth lineC37818+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
    9:36 AM0h48
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    10:24 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC37411+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
    5:21 AM0h53
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    6:14 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC37477+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
    6:06 AM0h52
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    6:58 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC37430+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
    5:36 AM0h53
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    6:29 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC37932+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
    6:25 AM0h49
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    7:14 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 14 miles (23 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$34

Average price

$24

Average price

Cheapest

$50

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 49m

Average total duration

1h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Elizabeth line

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX):

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) costing on average $34 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is by train with an average journey time of 41m.

Other travel options to London Charing Cross (CHX) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and London Charing Cross (CHX) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 16m faster (41m by train vs 57m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $50 (€41)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times

The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Heathrow ExpressW10811+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Charing Cross
On time
8:02 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h50
8:52 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)		1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC37685+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
On time
8:06 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h48
8:54 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)		1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10814+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Charing Cross
On time
8:17 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h48
9:05 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)		1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC37710+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
On time
8:21 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h48
9:09 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)		1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC38109+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
On time
8:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h52
9:17 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)		1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10817+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Charing Cross
On time
8:32 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h48
9:20 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)		1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC37761+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
On time
8:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h50
9:41 AM London Charing Cross (CHX)		1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Why should you book Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains with Omio?

Tube as well as Elizabeth line offer trains services from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).

Why book with Omio vs Tube?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Tube, but also compare tickets for the likes of Elizabeth line to find the best option for your trip from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

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Trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€17)
Distance
14 miles (23 km)
Average train duration
41m
Cheapest ticket price
$23 (€19)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
33m
First train
4:17 AM
Last train
11:03 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€17)

Train companies: Elizabeth line, Tube from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsElizabeth line, Tube trains will get you between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from $20 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Elizabeth line

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Elizabeth line Duration
41m
Cheapest Elizabeth line Price
$23 (€19)
Elizabeth line frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area

Tube

About
The "Tube" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed "the Tube" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Tube Duration
33m
Cheapest Tube Price
$23 (€19)
Tube frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.
Luggage storage
There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.
Cancellation Policy
If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.
Refund
If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.
USB plugs
Accessibility
Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.
Pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.

FAQs: Trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $23 (€19), while the average price is around $34 (€28).
The train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) takes 33m and runs 7 per day.
The distance by train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is 14 miles (23 km).
The first train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) leaves at 4:17 AM.
The last train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) leaves at 11:03 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
There is no direct train service currently available from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is by bus, with a cost of around $20 (€17).
The train journey from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Charing Cross is primarily through urban and suburban areas, offering limited scenic views, with most sights being residential neighborhoods and city infrastructure rather than natural landscapes.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Charing Cross. The journey takes 33m and covers 14 miles (23 km). Trains run 9 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
Since neither Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) nor London Charing Cross (CHX) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London Charing Cross (CHX) include Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood, Headcorn, Sevenoaks.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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