The average train between Aldgate East and Heathrow Terminal 5 takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Aldgate East to Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Aldgate East and Heathrow Terminal 5. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aldgate East is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Heathrow Terminal 5 at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

58 min • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Aldgate East to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Aldgate East station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 station via Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Aldgate East to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Aldgate East station.
Aldgate East to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
The distance between Aldgate East and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 29.5 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a subway from Aldgate East station to Heathrow Terminal 5 station via Gloucester Road station in around 1h 10m.