Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train with Heathrow Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€18

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€27

Fastest journey on Sep 19

20 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

26 m

Trains on Sep 19

9

Distance

26 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 9 trains from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX), including 5 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 32 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 lineC37442
    5:36 AM0h27
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    6:03 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37421
    5:15 AM0h32
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    5:47 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC35325
    12:07 AM0h30
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    12:37 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC38060+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
    8:20 AM1h02
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    9:22 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    €201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Heathrow ExpressW10779
    5:12 AM0h20
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    5:32 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 16 miles (26 km)

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Driving

€31

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

€21

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 11m

Average total duration

1h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Heathrow Express

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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 Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX):

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average €31.

The fastest way to travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and London Kings Cross (KGX) including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 28m sooner (40m by train vs 1h 8m by car). Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times

The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Heathrow ExpressW10841+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
10:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h50
11:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10847+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
10:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h51
11:48 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10850+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
11:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h50
12:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC37966+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross11:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1h02
12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10853+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
11:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h50
12:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10859+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
11:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h50
12:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10862+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
12:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h50
1:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC38047+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross12:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1h02
1:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10865+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
12:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h50
1:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10958+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
8:12 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h56
9:08 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC38025+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:20 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1h07
9:27 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10961+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
8:27 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h55
9:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10964+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
On time
8:42 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h56
9:38 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)		1 transfer
Saturday, September 19
Elizabeth lineC35325
On time
12:07 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h30
12:37 AM London Paddington (PAD)		0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressW107795:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h20
5:32 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374215:15 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h32
5:47 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressW107825:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h21
5:48 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth lineC374425:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h27
6:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)0 transfersDirect
Heathrow ExpressW10815+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h50
9:02 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC38060+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:20 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
1h02
9:22 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10818+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h50
9:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)1 transfer
Heathrow ExpressW10821+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0h50
9:32 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Elizabeth line as well as Heathrow Express or Tube offer trains services from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

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Trains from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 35m.

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 €10
Distance
16 miles (26 km)
Average train duration
40m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
35m
First train
4:15 AM
Last train
11:07 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
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 €10

Train companies: Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsHeathrow Express, Elizabeth line, Tube trains will get you between Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Heathrow Express

About
The Heathrow Express is a train service from the United Kingdom that operates between London Heathrow Airport and Paddington Station in London. It runs every 15 minutes from 5:10am to 11:25pm, with a journey time of just 15 minutes. The train service offers two types of trains: the Express Class and the Business First Class. Express Class offers comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power sockets, while Business First Class offers extra legroom, complimentary newspapers, and complimentary refreshments. There are three types of tickets available: Single, Return, and Group. Onboard facilities include a café bar, luggage storage, and a quiet zone. The most popular routes for the Heathrow Express are London Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station, and Paddington Station to London Heathrow Airport.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Heathrow Express Duration
35m
Cheapest Heathrow Express Price
€33
Heathrow Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one additional piece of luggage
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in each carriage
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Drinks and snacks from trolley service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation not required, open seating policy
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible carriages and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free of charge. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Learn more about Heathrow Express

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
45m
Cheapest Elizabeth line Price
€19
Elizabeth line frequency
2 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

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
40m
Cheapest Tube Price
€33
Tube frequency
2 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 Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €19, while the average price is around €31.
The train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) takes 35m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 4:15 AM.
The distance by train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is 16 miles (26 km).
The last train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 11:07 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
There is no direct train service currently available from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is by bus, with a cost of around €10.
The train journey from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Kings Cross primarily travels through urban and suburban areas, offering limited scenic views. Passengers will see a mix of residential and industrial landscapes rather than notable scenic attractions.
Yes, a day trip from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Kings Cross is feasible. The journey takes 35m, the distance is 16 miles (26 km), and there are 9 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Since neither Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) nor London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX) include Cambridge, Stevenage, Peterborough, Knebworth, Welwyn Garden City.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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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