Elizabeth line fares to Heathrow
Adult single fares to all three Heathrow stations, from every major station on the line.
| From | Terminals 2 & 3 | Terminal 4 | Terminal 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington | £14.60~28 min | £14.60~34 min | £14.60~30 min |
| Bond Street | £15.50~32 min | £15.50~38 min | £15.50~34 min |
| Tottenham Court Road | £15.50~34 min | £15.50~40 min | £15.50~36 min |
| Liverpool Street | £15.50~40 min | £15.50~46 min | £15.50~42 min |
| Canary Wharf | £15.50~47 min | £15.50~53 min | £15.50~61 min* |
| Farringdon | £15.50~37 min | £15.50~43 min | £15.50~39 min |
| Stratford | £15.50~44 min | £15.50~57 min* | £15.50~50 min |
| Custom House | £15.50~51 min | £15.50~57 min | £15.50~65 min* |
| Whitechapel | £15.50~43 min | £15.50~49 min | £15.50~45 min |
| Moorgate | £15.50~40 min | £15.50~46 min | £15.50~42 min |
| Abbey Wood | £15.50~58 min | £15.50~64 min | £15.50~72 min* |
| Ealing Broadway | £9.00 / £9.90~19 min | £9.00 / £9.90~25 min | £9.00 / £9.90~22 min |
| Reading | £17.90 / £24.00~53 min* | £17.90 / £24.00~59 min* | £17.90 / £24.00~67 min* |
| Shenfield | £21.50 / £24.60~79 min | £21.50 / £24.60~92 min* | £21.50 / £24.60~85 min |
Off-peak / peak adult single with contactless or Oyster, where the two differ. Journey times are typical direct trains; * marks a journey that changes at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, where only a handful of direct trains a day run through.
Free between the terminals
Travel between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 on the Elizabeth line is free. Touch in and out as normal and you won't be charged.If you board a train for the wrong terminal, change at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 - it costs nothing.
Heathrow fare questions
How much is the Elizabeth line to Heathrow?
£14.60 from Paddington to any Heathrow terminal with contactless or Oyster, at any time of day. From further east the fare is higher - the table above has every major station. Heathrow journeys carry a premium over standard zonal fares.
Is travel between Heathrow terminals free?
Travel between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 on the Elizabeth line is free. Touch in and out as normal and you won't be charged.
Is the Elizabeth line cheaper than Heathrow Express?
Yes, by a wide margin on the walk-up fare. Both run Paddington to Heathrow; the Elizabeth line is £14.60 with contactless and carries on through central London, so there is no change at Paddington. Heathrow Express is faster by roughly 10 minutes.
Is the Elizabeth line cheaper than the Piccadilly line to Heathrow?
No. The Piccadilly line is the cheapest way to Heathrow because it is priced as a standard Tube fare, while the Elizabeth line carries the Heathrow premium. The Elizabeth line is considerably faster and has more room for luggage.
Do peak fares apply to Heathrow journeys?
Not from Paddington - that fare is the same all day. From stations further east, peak and off-peak fares differ; both are shown in the table above.
Can I use Oyster to Heathrow?
Yes. Oyster and contactless charge the same fare to all three Heathrow stations. Oyster only stops being valid west of West Drayton, which is the opposite direction.
Fares from the TfL single fare finder, valid to 2027-07-04.