The average train between Charing Cross and Heathrow takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Charing Cross to Heathrow. 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 Charing Cross and Heathrow. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Heathrow at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

32 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Heathrow station via Paddington station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Charing Cross to Heathrow train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross to Heathrow train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
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The distance between Charing Cross and Heathrow is 23.2 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 35 min.