Getting to and from Heathrow on the Elizabeth line

Elizabeth line trains offer fast and air-conditioned travel to and from London Heathrow Airport.
elizabeth line at heathrow airport

The Elizabeth line stretches from Heathrow and Reading in the west, through central London (including the West End and the City) to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east.

Travel between Zone 1 in London and Heathrow Airport costs £13.90.

Journeys between Paddington in central London and Heathrow take just 27 minutes. Other London stops include Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf.

Six Elizabeth line trains an hour go to London Heathrow.

  • All 6 trains call at Terminals 2 & 3
  • 4 go to Terminal 4
  • 2 go to Terminal 5 (every 30 minutes)

You can also use the Elizabeth line to transfer for free between Terminal 2 & 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Use your contactless payment method - you will not be charged - or pick up a free inter-terminal transfer ticket from ticket machines in the station.

All 41 Elizabeth line stations are step free from street to platform and all Heathrow Airport stations are step free from train to street.

Use our journey planning tools to find the best route for you.