Journey times
Elizabeth line journey times
Pick any two stations for the typical direct time, frequency and first & last trains.
about 18 mindirect, no changes
Weekday frequency
every ~7 min
First direct (Mon–Fri)
05:45
Last direct (Mon–Fri)
23:59
Single fare (contactless)
£3.10 off-peak · £3.60 peak
Platform-to-platform times from the national timetable; walking and gate time not included.
Typical times from major stations
From Paddington
From Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
From Liverpool Street
From Canary Wharf
From Stratford
From Bond Street
Journey time FAQs
How long does the Elizabeth line take from Paddington to Heathrow?
About 28 minutes from Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, direct with no changes. Terminal 5 takes about 30 minutes and Terminal 4 about 34 minutes.
How long is the Elizabeth line from Reading to London?
About 56 minutes from Reading to Paddington, stopping at all stations. Fast GWR trains are quicker to Paddington, but the Elizabeth line continues through central London without a change.
How long does Abbey Wood to central London take?
About 11 minutes to Canary Wharf and 18 minutes to Liverpool Street, direct. Trains run every 5–10 minutes for most of the day.
Are these times the same at weekends?
Mostly - Elizabeth line journey times barely change by day, though Sunday services start later and weekend engineering work can close sections. The figures here are weekday medians; check the station timetable for Saturday and Sunday times.
Weekday medians from the national timetable (2026-07-08), platform to platform. Weekend times are usually within a minute or two; engineering work can change weekends.