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Heathrow Airport to London Charing Cross train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Heathrow Airport to London Charing Cross, starting from £15.80 and averaging £15.80. The entire journey takes no more than 46m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 06:14 London Charing Cross | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
05:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 06:29 London Charing Cross | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
05:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 06:44 London Charing Cross | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
06:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 06:58 London Charing Cross | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
06:21 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 07:11 London Charing Cross | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
06:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 07:14 Paris | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
Heathrow Airport to London Charing Cross train route details
First train
00:13
Last train
23:06
Journey time
46m
Distance
23 km
Price
£15.80*
How to book cheap train tickets from Heathrow Airport to London Charing Cross
Season Tickets for frequent travels
For frequent travellers between Heathrow Airport and London Charing Cross, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for Southeast England
By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Heathrow Airport to London Charing Cross can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Heathrow Airport to London Charing Cross, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Heathrow Airport to London Charing Cross ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Heathrow Airport to London Charing Cross more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Heathrow Airport to London Charing Cross train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.