How often do Elizabeth line trains run to Heathrow Terminal 5?

The airport overall will receive six Elizabeth trains per hour all day. All Heathrow trains stop at Terminal 2&3, with four per hour continuing to Terminal 4, and two per hour continuing to Terminal 5.



As of 2026, the Elizabeth line provides a consistent and frequent service to Heathrow Airport, but the frequency varies by terminal. Specifically for Heathrow Terminal 5, trains typically run every 30 minutes (two trains per hour). This is because the Elizabeth line’s western branch splits at Hayes & Harlington, with some trains heading to Reading and others to the airport. Of the six Elizabeth line trains that serve the airport each hour, all six call at Terminals 2 & 3, four continue to Terminal 4, and only two continue to Terminal 5. If you miss the direct Terminal 5 train, you can take any Elizabeth line train to Terminals 2 & 3 and then use the free inter-terminal transfer (via the Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, or the underground) to reach Terminal 5, though this adds about 15 minutes to your journey. In 2026, the journey from central London (e.g., Paddington or Bond Street) to Terminal 5 takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes, making it one of the most efficient ways to reach the airport, provided you time your departure to match the half-hourly direct service.

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Customers will receive more frequent services to and from Heathrow Airport as part of this timetable. The airport overall will receive six Elizabeth trains per hour all day. All Heathrow trains stop at Terminal 2&3, with four per hour continuing to Terminal 4, and two per hour continuing to Terminal 5.

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The Elizabeth Line offers a reasonable, more budget-friendly option for travelling to Heathrow. It's likely to be the best train to Heathrow if you're coming from East or Central London, as it avoids the need to change at Paddington. It's also the cheapest option if you need to travel at the last-minute.

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Free London Underground services and shuttle trains (Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express) are available for inter-terminal transfers between Heathrow Terminals 2&3 and Heathrow Terminal 5.

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Serving Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, the Elizabeth Line now connects Heathrow with Central London, East London and Essex, along with Reading via changes.

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Does the Elizabeth Line go to Heathrow Airport? Yes, you can take this train both to and from Heathrow Airport. This Elizabeth Line services terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5.

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Yes, Oyster cards are accepted for most journeys, except for stations west of West Drayton. Contactless payment cards are accepted at all stations on the Elizabeth line, or if you use an Oyster card, you can buy a paper ticket if you're travelling beyond West Drayton.

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Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person's Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.

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As long as morning peak restrictions are observed the 60+ Oyster is a free travelcard within all of zones 1-6 (excluding Heathrow Express and Southeastern High Speed between St Pancras and Stratford). It can be used on the Elizabeth line to/from Heathrow.

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Serving Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, the Piccadilly line runs a frequent service between the airport and a number of locations in central London, along with convenient connections to other Tube and rail services.

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Contactless payment cards are accepted at all stations on the Elizabeth line, or if you use an Oyster card, you can buy a paper ticket if you're travelling beyond West Drayton.

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The Elizabeth Line offers a reasonable, more budget-friendly option for travelling to Heathrow. It's likely to be the best train to Heathrow if you're coming from East or Central London, as it avoids the need to change at Paddington. It's also the cheapest option if you need to travel at the last-minute.

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The Elizabeth Line operates in the same way as the rest of the public transport system - fixed fares and no need for advance purchase. It is a stopping service, so takes about 10 minutes longer than the Heathrow Express, and its interior will seem a bit more utilitarian.

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With normal services running every 15 minutes and with a journey time of 15 minutes between Heathrow Central and London Paddington, Heathrow Express is the quickest way to make your way into the capital after your flight.

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Unlike Heathrow Express trains there are no luggage storage racks, so you need to hold on to your suitcase if it has spinner wheels. I always sit in a group of four seats which helps to stop it rolling around quite so much!

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Elizabeth line fares are the same as the Tube on journeys within TfL's fare zones, which extend to Brentwood in Essex. However, beyond this, special fares kick in.

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: This fare increase was chosen as one which would have a lower impact on Londoners currently worried about the cost of living, and to ensure that journeys that avoid zone 1 will not be affected, helping to protect those living near and working at the airport.

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The most convenient places to buy an Oyster card are Underground stations across London, including Heathrow airport. You can buy one using either cash or your credit/debit card. Although there are a few manned ticket offices in London, the likelihood is that you will buy an Oyster card from a ticket machine.

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The Elizabeth line has the highest passenger volume of any railway in Britain and is currently one of the most reliable.

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