Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) train with Elizabeth line

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD)

Showing times and prices for Aug 06

Cheapest price

$22

Average price

$22

Fastest journey

33 m

Average duration

33 m

Trains per day

26

Distance

20 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.

Fast trains

Of the 26 trains that leave Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) for London Paddington (PAD) on Thu, Aug 06, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .

On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Elizabeth lineC37778
    9:00 AM0h33
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    9:33 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37722
    1:15 PM0h33
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    1:48 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37632
    12:15 PM0h33
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    12:48 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37396
    9:45 AM0h33
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    10:18 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37477
    6:00 AM0h33
    Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
    6:33 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $20.

Distance: 12 miles (20 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$21

Average price

Cheapest

$23

Average price

$23

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 27m

Average total duration

57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Elizabeth line

Most popular train company

Megabus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) is a train with an average price of $21.

This is compared to other travel options from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD):

A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) costing on average $23.

The fastest way to travel from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) is by train with an average journey time of 33m.

Other travel options to London Paddington (PAD) take longer:

Bus takes on average 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) and London Paddington (PAD) including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 20m faster (33m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 vs $23). 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.

Direct services run with Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL).

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

Live departures

Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Elizabeth lineC3758311:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
12:18 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3761212:00 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
12:33 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3763212:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
12:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3766012:30 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3767912:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h34
1:19 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377041:00 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
1:33 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377221:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
1:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377471:30 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377641:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
2:18 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377902:00 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
2:33 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC378062:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
2:48 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377075:00 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h35
5:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377415:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h35
5:50 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377755:30 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h35
6:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC378085:45 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h35
6:20 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC373936:00 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
6:33 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374286:15 PM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h34
6:49 PM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Thursday, August 6
Elizabeth lineC374776:00 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
6:33 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375046:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h34
6:49 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375236:30 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
7:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375496:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h34
7:19 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375707:00 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
7:33 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC375987:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
7:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC376297:30 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
8:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC376587:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
8:18 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC376858:00 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
8:33 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377108:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
8:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377358:30 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
9:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377618:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h34
9:19 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC377789:00 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
9:33 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC378039:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h34
9:49 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC373969:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
10:18 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3742210:00 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
10:33 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3744310:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
10:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3746910:30 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
11:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3748910:45 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
11:18 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC3751611:00 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
0h33
11:33 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD)

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Trains from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 27m.

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
Distance
12 miles (20 km)
Average train duration
33m
Cheapest ticket price
$13
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
27m
First train
4:30 AM
Last train
10:15 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
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

Train companies: Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsElizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) and London Paddington (PAD) from $13. 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 Duration
27m
Cheapest Price
$13
Elizabeth line frequency
8 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

Elizabeth Line (TfL)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
28m
Cheapest Price
$11
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $13, while the average price is around $21.
The train from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) takes 27m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) is 12 miles (20 km).
The first train from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 4:30 AM.
The last train from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) leaves at 10:15 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD).
Yes, there is a direct train from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD). This service operates 8 times per day, provided by Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD).
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) is by train, with a cost of around $13.
The train journey from Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington is not particularly scenic, as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas without notable landmarks or picturesque landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Heathrow Terminal 4 to London Paddington is feasible. The journey takes 27m, covers 12 miles (20 km), and trains run 7 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD).
Since neither Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) nor London Paddington (PAD) 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 Paddington (PAD) include Reading, Maidenhead, Oxford, Swindon, Slough.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) to London Paddington (PAD) 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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