Abbey WoodHeathrow Terminal 5
Only 3 direct trains on a weekday - change at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, taking about 72 minutes for £15.50 at any time.
Journey time
63 min direct, 72 min changing
Changes
3 direct trains a day
Adult single
£15.50 at any time
What it costs
£15.50 at any time for an adult single with contactless or Oyster. This fare is the same at every time of day.
Daily and weekly capping limits what you pay across all TfL services, so several journeys in a day often cost less than the singles added up.
Direct trains are limited
Only 3 direct trains run Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5 on a weekday. At other times, change at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: about 72 minutes in total, including a 8-minute wait, at the same fare.
Weekend direct trains: 5 on a Saturday, 9 on a Sunday.
Where you change
Direct trains are too infrequent to rely on. Take an Elizabeth line train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and change there for Heathrow Terminal 5. Allow about 5 minutes for the change; the typical wait is 8 minutes.
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Departures from Abbey Wood
The direct trains only - changing at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is usually quicker than waiting. First 05:34, last 22:38 on weekdays.
Mon-Fri 05:34 – 22:38 · 3 trains
Saturday 05:54 – 22:36 · 5 trains
Sunday 07:29 – 22:13 · 9 trains
The two stations
Abbey Wood
- Zone
- 4
- Step-free
- Street to train
- Change for
- National Rail (Southeastern)
Heathrow Terminal 5
- Zone
- 6
- Step-free
- Street to train
- Change for
- Heathrow Express, Piccadilly line
Common questions
How long does the Elizabeth line take from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5?
How much is the Elizabeth line from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5?
Do I need to change trains from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5?
What time are the first and last trains from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminal 5?
Times from the national timetable data (2026-09-28); fares from the TfL single fare finder. Engineering work can change weekend times - check the live board on the day.