It takes an average of 28m to travel from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 12 miles (20 km). There are normally 454 trains per day travelling from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington and tickets for this journey start from £12.30 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:12 | |
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Last train | 00:14 | |
Departure station | Heathrow Airport | |
Arrival station | London Paddington | |
Journey time | From 15m | |
Distance | 12 miles (20 km) | |
Frequency | 454 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £12.30 | |
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Flying into Heathrow Airport and heading into London Paddington by train? You're in luck. The train from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington takes just 15m on the fastest services.
Situated on the outskirts of London, Heathrow Airport’s train stations have good train links into the centre of the city, find out more in our guide to trains from Heathrow Airport. You can usually find around 282 trains per day travelling from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington.
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The average journey time by train between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington is 28 minutes, with around 454 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington is 15 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington can start from as little as £12.30 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington without having to change trains. There are 454 direct trains from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington leaves at 04:12. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington leaves at 00:14. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington cover a distance of around 12 miles (20 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London Paddington to Heathrow Airport. If you’re looking for other options, you can also catch the bus from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington.
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