TfL Rail train tickets

Just missed your train? No problem. With 3-4 trains per hour, you've got plenty of time options for getting from the hustle and bustle of the capital to Heathrow Airport.  

Did you know that you can use a Railcard on TfL Rail? Get cheaper TFL Rail tickets by simply selecting the type of railcard you have when booking your tickets. 

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Get from central London to the UK's busiest airport in under an hour

Situated in the heart of London, Paddington Station is perfectly placed to connect to inner-city transport and places of interest such as the Regent's Canal and Hyde Park Stables.

TfL Rail trains to Heathrow Airport start as early as 05:21 am so that means you have extra flexibility when choosing your flights.

Previously known as Heathrow Connect, the newly rebranded TfL Rail trains carry passengers between all four Heathrow Airport terminals and London, with trains arriving into Paddington station. Unlike the Heathrow Express, the TfL Rail airport train service also calls at west London stations, including Ealing Broadway and Southall, picking up any other commuters along the way, giving south-west Londoners another form of train travel into the capital city.

The future for TfL Rail will see the line become the eastern part of the planned Crossrail service that connects Essex and Reading through one line across London, with the first part of what will be known as the Elizabeth Line opening in Autumn 2019. TfL has already introduced the fleet of trains used for the rail network, the Class 345, which is already operating on the TfL Rail route. 

The first train departs London Paddington at 04:42 from Monday to Saturday and at 05:11 on Sundays.

The first service leaves from Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 at 05:27 from Monday to Friday, at 05:28 on Saturdays and at 06:07 on Sundays. From Terminal 4, the first train departs at 05:21 from Monday to Friday, at 05:22 on Saturdays and at 06:21 on Sundays.

Unfortunately, there isn't internet connectivity on TfL Rail services however, there is WiFi available at over 97% of the London Underground network. That’s great news if you're connecting to TfL Rail service from one of the Tube stops along the way including Ealing Broadway and Southall.

Yes. Children between the ages of 5 and 15 can get a 50% discount off TfL Rail fares. Simply select the child option when you're booking your train tickets to the airport.