London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) train with Elizabeth line

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$36

Fastest journey

49 m

Average duration

50 m

Trains per day

31

Distance

24 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $36 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 London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) without transferring at least once.

  • Elizabeth lineC37489+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo
    10:51 AM0h50
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    11:41 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC37443+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo
    10:21 AM0h50
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    11:11 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC37884+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo
    10:20 AM0h54
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    11:14 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC37396+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo
    9:51 AM0h50
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    10:41 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC37803+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Waterloo
    9:21 AM0h52
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    10:13 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 14 miles (24 km)

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Driving

$27

Average price

$12

Average price

Cheapest

$50

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 32m

Average total duration

1h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 2m

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 London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT):

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) is by train with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 2m.

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

The journey is about 17m faster (45m by train vs 1h 2m by car) and roughly $23 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) 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

London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Elizabeth line7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport
0h48
8:13 AM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth line8:21 AM London Heathrow Airport
0h50
9:11 AM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth line8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport
0h48
9:13 AM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth line8:36 AM London Heathrow Airport
0h50
9:26 AM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth line11:06 AM London Heathrow Airport
0h50
11:56 AM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth line2:25 PM London Heathrow Airport
0h49
3:14 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth line3:21 PM London Heathrow Airport
0h52
4:13 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth line7:25 PM London Heathrow Airport
0h54
8:19 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth line9:06 PM London Heathrow Airport
0h55
10:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Elizabeth line10:06 PM London Heathrow Airport
0h58
11:04 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect

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Compare prices and tickets London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) by bus or train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)

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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 48m.

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 (€8)
Distance
14 miles (24 km)
Average train duration
45m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€13)
Trains per day
26
Fastest train
48m
First train
5:51 AM
Last train
10:21 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Tue
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 (€8)

Train companies: Elizabeth line, Tube from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsElizabeth line, Tube trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and London Waterloo (WAT) from $10 (€8). 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
48m
Cheapest Price
$16 (€13)
Elizabeth line frequency
17 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
Tube frequency
10 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 London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $16 (€13), while the average price is around $27 (€22).
The train from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) takes 48m and runs 26 per day.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 5:51 AM.
The distance by train from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) is 14 miles (24 km).
The last train from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) leaves at 10:21 PM.
There is no high speed train available from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT).
There is no direct train service currently available from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT).
The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) is by bus, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
The train journey from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo is not particularly scenic, as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas, focusing more on efficiency than picturesque views.
Yes, it's feasible to do a day trip from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo, as the journey takes 48m and covers 14 miles (24 km), with trains running 26 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT).
Since neither London Heathrow Airport nor London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) include Woking, Guildford, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Fleet.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London Heathrow Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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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