London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport train with Elizabeth line

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Sept

Cheapest price on 04 Sept

£17

Average ticket price on 04 Sept

£19

Fastest journey on 04 Sept

46 m

Average journey duration on 04 Sept

51 m

Trains on 04 Sept

5

Distance

24 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.

Fast trains

On Fri 04 Sept, we found 5 trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport, including 5 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 59 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 line
    9:130h59
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    10:12London Heathrow Airport
    £171One-way
    0 changes
  • Elizabeth line
    17:440h46
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    18:30London Heathrow Airport
    £171One-way
    0 changes
  • Elizabeth line
    7:010h50
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    7:51London Heathrow Airport
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Heathrow Express
    7:040h51
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    7:55London Heathrow Airport
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • Elizabeth line
    8:150h51
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    9:06London Heathrow Airport
    £221One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £20.

Distance: 24 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£20

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

£37

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 26m

Average total duration

56m

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 London Heathrow Airport is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £20.

The fastest way to travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport is by train with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:

Coach takes on average 56m.

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

The journey is about 10m faster (43m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly £17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£20 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 London Heathrow Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Elizabeth line7:01 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h50
7:51 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
Heathrow Express7:04 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
7:55 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
Elizabeth line8:15 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h51
9:06 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect
Elizabeth line9:13 London Waterloo (WAT)
0h59
10:12 London Heathrow Airport0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport

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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 28 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 08:13. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 47m.

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 £7
Distance
24 km
Average train duration
43m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
28
Fastest train
47m
First train
7:00
Last train
8:13
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train companies: Elizabeth line, Tube from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport trainsElizabeth line, Tube trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and London Heathrow Airport from £7. 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
47m
Cheapest Elizabeth line Price
£18
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
10 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 London Heathrow Airport train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The train journey from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport covers a distance of 24 km and takes approximately 47m. Trains run 28 per day.
The train distance from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport is 24 km.
The first train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 7:00.
The last train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport departs at 8:13.
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport run approximately 28 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport.
To get from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest way to get from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport is not particularly scenic, as it primarily travels through urban and suburban areas, offering limited views beyond the city landscape.
Yes, a day trip from London Waterloo to London Heathrow Airport is feasible. The journey takes 47m with a distance of 24 km, and there are 26 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Heathrow Airport.

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