Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train with Tfl Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

Showing times and prices for 05 Dec

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

46 m

Average duration

47 m

Trains per day

78

Distance

23 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.

Fast trains

To travel from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) you need to make at least one change.

Tfl RailP07055+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
15:060h48
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
15:54London Charing Cross (CHX)
£181One-way
1 change
Tfl RailP07018+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
09:510h48
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
10:39London Charing Cross (CHX)
£181One-way
1 change
Tfl RailP07569+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
11:250h47
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
12:12London Charing Cross (CHX)
£181One-way
1 change
Tfl RailP07722+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
13:250h47
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
14:12London Charing Cross (CHX)
£181One-way
1 change
Tfl RailP07487+TubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
10:250h47
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
11:12London Charing Cross (CHX)
£181One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £12.

Distance: 23 km

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Coach

£20

Average Price

£12

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 35m

Average total duration

1h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Tfl Rail

Most popular train company

National Express

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Live departures

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times

The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 04:56
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
heathrow_expressY17531+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Charing Cross
On time
06:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h54
06:56 London Charing Cross (CHX)
1 change
tfl_railP07096+assertis_tubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
On time
06:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h52
06:58 London Charing Cross (CHX)
1 change
heathrow_expressY17568+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Charing Cross
On time
06:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h53
07:10 London Charing Cross (CHX)
1 change
tfl_railP07121+assertis_tubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
On time
06:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h50
07:11 London Charing Cross (CHX)
1 change
tfl_railP07535+assertis_tubeTube from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) to London Charing Cross
On time
06:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h49
07:14 London Charing Cross (CHX)
1 change
heathrow_expressY17542+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Charing Cross
On time
06:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h48
07:20 London Charing Cross (CHX)
1 change
Friday 5 December
tfl_rail04:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h53
05:29 London Charing Cross (CHX)0 changesdirect
tfl_rail04:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
0h53
05:44 London Charing Cross (CHX)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX)

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Trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 15m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance
23 km
Average train duration
41m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
15m
First train
04:17
Last train
20:36
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11

Train companies: Tfl Rail, Tube, Elizabeth Line from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsTfl Rail, Tube, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Tfl Rail

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
23m
Cheapest Price
£15
Tfl Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area

Tube

About
The \Tube\" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed \"the Tube\" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Tube frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.
Luggage storage
There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.
Cancellation Policy
If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.
Refund
If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.
USB plugs
Accessibility
Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.
Pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.

Elizabeth Line

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
31m
Cheapest Price
£9
Elizabeth Line frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £20.
Yes, a day trip from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Charing Cross is feasible. The journey takes 15m and covers 23 km. Trains run 9 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is by coach, costing approximately £11.
The train distance from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is 23 km.
The last train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) departs at 20:36.
Yes, there is a direct train between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and London Charing Cross (CHX). The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Elizabeth Line.
Booking trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) covers a distance of 23 km and takes approximately 15m. Trains run 9 per day.
The first train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) leaves at 4:17.
Trains from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
Yes, you can take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
There is no night train service from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX).
To get from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to London Charing Cross (CHX), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to London Charing Cross is not typically considered scenic as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas without significant natural landscapes or landmarks.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and London Charing Cross (CHX)

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The major train station for departures in London is Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 for your trip from London to London.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
23 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
  • Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
  • Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
23 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
  • Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
  • Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

Most popular trains to and from London Charing Cross (CHX) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

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