01 / TRANSPORT
From the airport · LHR
Heathrow Express T23 - London PaddingtonAbout 15 min on the train; allow extra time for waiting and walking. · £26
LHR → London Paddington
Standard adult single £26. Separate advance ticket from £10 when booked 30+ days ahead, subject to availability.
Fact sources & dates
- Journey time
- Source-backed · 2026-10-08 · About 15 min on the train; allow extra time for waiting and walking. · Source ↗
- Fare
- Source-backed · 2026-10-08 · Standard adult single £26. Separate advance ticket from £10 when booked 30+ days ahead, subject to availability. · Source ↗
Elizabeth line LHR T2&3 - London Paddington28 min · £15.50 · Oyster/contactless
LHR → London Paddington
£15.50 adult single, any time, with Oyster or contactless between Heathrow and Paddington (Zone 1). This is the Elizabeth line fare, not Heathrow Express or a paper-ticket price.
Fact sources & dates
- Journey time
- Source-backed · 2026-09-29 · 28 min · Source ↗
- Fare
- Source-backed · 2026-10-08 · £15.50 adult single, any time, with Oyster or contactless between Heathrow and Paddington (Zone 1). This is the Elizabeth line fare, not Heathrow Express or a paper-ticket price. · Source ↗
Different destinations and fare conditions. Travel times exclude walking and waiting.
Compare transport →02 / SECURITY
2 litres locally. Australia: 100 ml.
Heathrow permits containers up to 2 litres at T2–T5. Australia-bound flights have a 100 ml container restriction.
This is Heathrow screening guidance. Check airline, destination and return-airport restrictions separately. No live queue or permission for the full journey is inferred.
Read screening conditions →Sources reviewed · 2026-10-07
03 / CONNECTING
One ticket or separate flights?
Repeat security applies to connecting passengers. Ticket and baggage arrangements determine the rest.
No minimum time or safe connection is calculated. Immigration details depend on itinerary and travel documents; confirm with your airline and official guidance.
Check your connection →Sources reviewed · 2026-10-07
04 / PICKUP & DROP-OFF
Meeting someone?
Collect from Terminal Parking at T2, T3 or T5. At T4 use Priority Pick-Up or Park & Ride Zone A. Drop-off zones are not pickup areas.
Plan your stop →Official parking guidance reviewed · 2026-10-07
