 Heathrow Express
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Heathrow Airport is connected to London by at least three different rail links:
1. Heathrow Express is a high-speed train that connects Heathrow Terminals T1, T2, T3 and T5 with London Paddington railway station. Heathrow Express does not serve Terminal T4. By taking the Heathrow Express, you can be in the middle of London within 15 minutes from T1/2/3 and 23 minutes from T5. The train runs once every 15 minutes and costs £14.50 one way, when booked online, and £28.00 return. First class tickets are also available at £23.50 one way and £46.00 return. First class features quicker, easier access to the terminals, more leg room, uninterrupted mobile coverage/Internet Wi-Fi and complimentary papers. To book your ticket, go to the Heathrow Express website, www.heathrowexpress.com
2. Heathrow Connect is a train connecting Heathrow Terminals T1, T2, T3 and T4 with London Paddington Station. It is slower than Heathrow Express, as it makes stops at stations between Heathrow and Paddington (see map). The journey between Heathrow Central and Paddington takes 25 minutes and the train runs once every half an hour. The fare is also lower. It is £6.90 one way, £11.90 return, and £12.90 for open return day. Heathrow Connect does not go to Terminal 5, but passengers of Heathrow Connect may then board the Heathrow Express at Central Heathrow station (which serves Terminals 1, 2, 3) for the journey to Terminal 5 for free. For more details, visit the Heathrow Connect website, www.heathrowconnect.com
3. Piccadilly Line This is a line on the London Underground, also called the Tube. The Piccadilly Line is dark blue on the Tube map. Taking the Tube is the cheapest as well as slowest of the three rail options - it should cost you only £3.50 - £4.80 using the Oyster Card, but will take about an hour to reach Central London. It makes numerous stops, so the benefit is that you can get down at a stop nearest to your destination. For details about buying the Oyster Card, read Riding the London Underground.
Other options for leaving London Heathrow Airport
Leaving Heathrow by bus
Leaving Heathrow by taxi
Leaving Heathrow by car
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