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Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Bank trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Bank takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Bank. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32 min
Duration
18 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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  1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington
33 min
£13–39

Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Bank train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Bank. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 5 is at 5:27 PM which arrives into South Bank at 6:01 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Heathrow ExpressElizabeth Line (TfL)38 min • 1 change

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    Heathrow ExpressElizabeth Line (TfL)34 min • 1 change

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    Heathrow ExpressElizabeth Line (TfL)30 min • 1 change

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    Heathrow ExpressElizabeth Line (TfL)31 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Bank? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 18.4 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and South Bank?

Heathrow Express operates a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddington every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £25–35 and the journey takes 21 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours.

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