London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport train with Tfl Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for Jan 15

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$29

Fastest journey

15 m

Average duration

16 m

Trains per day

30

Distance

20 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast trains

Of the 30 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for London Heathrow Airport on Thu, Jan 15, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jan 15 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .

On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest trains will take 21 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.

Tfl RailG23502
08:08AM0h34
London Paddington (PAD)
08:42AMHeathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Tfl RailG23502
08:08AM0h28
London Paddington (PAD)
08:36AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Tfl RailG23860
08:35AM0h30
London Paddington (PAD)
09:05AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Tfl RailG23516
08:23AM0h28
London Paddington (PAD)
08:51AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Tfl RailG23814
10:36AM0h23
London Paddington (PAD)
10:59AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
$211One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 12 miles (20 km)

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€15

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1h 6m

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36m

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1h 28m

Average total duration

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Live departures

London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 5:16 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
tfl_rail7:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
0h23
7:59 PM London Heathrow Airport0 transfersDirect
Thursday, January 15
tfl_railG238458:05 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h24
8:29 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG238458:05 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h30
8:35 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG235028:08 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h34
8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG235028:08 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h28
8:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28771
On time
8:10 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h15
8:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28771
On time
8:10 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
8:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG235168:23 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h28
8:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG235168:23 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h34
8:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28774
On time
8:25 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
8:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28774
On time
8:25 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h15
8:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG238608:35 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h30
9:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG238608:35 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h24
8:59 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG235328:38 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h34
9:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28777
On time
8:40 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
9:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28780
On time
8:55 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h22
9:17 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG2380010:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h32
10:35 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG2380010:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h26
10:29 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG2342210:06 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h36
10:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG2342210:06 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h30
10:36 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28795
On time
10:10 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h15
10:25 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28795
On time
10:10 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
10:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG2343410:24 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h27
10:51 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG2343410:24 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h33
10:57 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28798
On time
10:25 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
10:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28798
On time
10:25 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h15
10:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG2381410:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h23
10:59 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG2381410:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h29
11:05 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)0 transfersDirect
tfl_railG2344610:39 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h33
11:12 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF)0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28801
On time
10:40 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
11:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0 transfersDirect
heathrow_expressC28804
On time
10:55 AM London Paddington (PAD)
0h21
11:16 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
0 transfersDirect

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Tfl Rail as well as Heathrow Express, Tube and Elizabeth Line offer trains services from London Paddington to London Heathrow Airport. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Paddington to London Heathrow Airport.

Why book with Omio vs Tfl Rail?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Tfl Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Heathrow Express, Tube and Elizabeth Line to find the best option for your trip from London Paddington to London Heathrow Airport.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport

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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 32 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.

There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:58, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 15m.

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
12 miles (20 km)
Average train duration
36m
Cheapest ticket price
$13 (€10)
Trains per day
32
Direct trains
32
Fastest train
15m
First train
03:58
Last train
21:39
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: Tfl Rail, Heathrow Express, Tube, Elizabeth Line from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport trainsTfl Rail, Heathrow Express, Tube, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and London Heathrow Airport from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Tfl Rail

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
23m
Cheapest Price
$13 (€11)
Tfl Rail frequency
19 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

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 Duration
15m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
Heathrow Express frequency
14 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
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

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
15 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.

Elizabeth Line

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
16m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
Elizabeth Line frequency
31 a day

FAQs: Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $13 (€10), while the average price is around $19 (€15).
The train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport takes 15m and runs 32 per day.
The distance by train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport is 12 miles (20 km).
The first train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 3:58 AM.
The last train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 9:39 PM.
There is no high speed train available from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport. This service operates 32 times per day, provided by Tfl Rail, Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport is by bus, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
The train journey from London Paddington to London Heathrow Airport is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas with limited views of notable landscapes or landmarks.
Yes, a day trip from London Paddington to London Heathrow Airport is feasible as the journey takes 15m, and the frequency is 32 trips per day for trains over a distance of 12 miles (20 km).
Yes, you can take the train from London Paddington (PAD) to London Heathrow Airport.

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