London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train with Elizabeth line

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept

Cheapest price on 12 Sept

£16

Average ticket price on 12 Sept

£23

Fastest journey on 12 Sept

17 m

Average journey duration on 12 Sept

21 m

Trains on 12 Sept

38

Distance

24 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.

Fast trains

On Sat 12 Sept, we found 38 trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Elizabeth lineC37285
    4:580h23
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:21Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Elizabeth lineC37278
    4:370h23
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:00Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Elizabeth lineC36872
    4:430h23
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:06Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Elizabeth lineC36881
    5:090h27
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:36Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • Elizabeth lineC37001+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)
    8:010h51
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    8:52Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    £181One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £18.

Distance: 24 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£18

Average Price

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£37

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 35m

Average total duration

1h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Elizabeth line

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX):

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) costing on average £18.

The fastest way to travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Waterloo (WAT) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 11m faster (42m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly £19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£18 vs £37). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Heathrow ExpressW105514:35 London Paddington (PAD)
0h18
4:53 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 changesdirect
Elizabeth lineC372784:37 London Paddington (PAD)
0h23
5:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 changesdirect
Elizabeth lineC368724:43 London Paddington (PAD)
0h23
5:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 changesdirect
Heathrow ExpressW105534:55 London Paddington (PAD)
0h17
5:12 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 changesdirect
Elizabeth lineC372854:58 London Paddington (PAD)
0h23
5:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 changesdirect
Elizabeth lineC368815:09 London Paddington (PAD)
0h27
5:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)0 changesdirect
Elizabeth lineC36953+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)6:41 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h56
7:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10584+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington6:44 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h56
7:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37335+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)7:01 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
7:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10587+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington7:04 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
7:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC36970+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)7:16 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
8:07 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10590+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington7:19 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
8:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC36978+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)7:31 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
8:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10593+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington7:34 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
8:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37347+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)7:43 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h47
8:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC36990+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)7:46 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
8:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10596+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington7:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
8:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37001+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)8:01 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
8:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10599+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:04 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
8:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37357+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)8:13 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h47
9:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37012+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)8:16 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
9:07 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10602+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:19 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
9:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37021+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)8:31 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
9:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10605+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:34 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
9:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37366+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)8:43 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h47
9:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37031+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)8:46 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
9:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10608+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington8:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
9:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37039+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)9:01 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
9:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10611+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:04 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
9:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37376+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)9:13 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h47
10:00 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37049+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)9:16 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
10:07 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10614+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:19 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
10:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37058+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)9:31 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
10:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10617+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:34 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
10:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37385+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)9:43 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h47
10:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC37068+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)9:46 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
10:37 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Heathrow ExpressW10620+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:49 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
10:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change
Elizabeth lineC36875+TubeTube from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)10:01 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
10:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)

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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 11:46. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 16m.

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
Distance
24 km
Average train duration
42m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
16m
First train
3:55
Last train
11:46
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
1 day
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

Train companies: Elizabeth line, Tube from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) trainsElizabeth line, Tube trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Elizabeth line

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 Elizabeth line Duration
24m
Cheapest Elizabeth line Price
£16
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.

FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £18.
The train journey from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) covers a distance of 24 km and takes approximately 16m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is 24 km.
The first train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) leaves at 3:55.
The last train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) departs at 11:46.
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) run approximately 10 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
To get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
The cheapest way to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) is by train, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Waterloo to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is not particularly scenic, as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas without notable landmarks or countryside views.
Yes, a day trip from London Waterloo to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is feasible. The journey takes 16m with a frequency of 9 trips per day for trains, covering a distance of 24 km.
Yes, you can take the train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).

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