Heading away this October half-term? Travellers can get from central London to Heathrow Airport for as little as £10 each way with Heathrow Express, provided tickets are booked at least 30 days in advance.
October half-term is fast approaching, and for families planning a getaway, the cost of getting to the airport can quickly add another expense to an already expensive holiday.
However, travellers heading to Heathrow this autumn could save on their airport journey by booking their Heathrow Express tickets in advance, with fares starting from just £10 each way.
The Advance Discounted Single fare is available when tickets are booked 30 days or more before travel, allowing passengers to travel between London Paddington and Heathrow in just 15 minutes.
Get to Heathrow in just 15 minutes
The Heathrow Express provides a direct connection between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport, meaning passengers can avoid the traffic and multiple changes that can make travelling to the airport more stressful.
Trains run every 15 minutes, with the journey to Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 taking just 15 minutes. Travelling to Terminal 5 takes an additional six minutes, while passengers heading to Terminal 4 can use a free transfer, adding around four minutes to the journey.
Once onboard, passengers can make use of free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, power sockets and spacious seating, making it easier to relax before a flight.
For travellers carrying several suitcases – particularly families heading away for half-term – the dedicated luggage space can also make the airport journey considerably simpler.
Families can travel to Heathrow for just £20
The £10 fare becomes even more appealing for families, with children aged 15 and under travelling free in Standard Class when accompanied by a paying adult.
That means a family of four made up of two adults and two children could travel from London Paddington to Heathrow for just £20 in total.
That’s the equivalent of just £5 per person, leaving families with more money to spend on flights, accommodation, food or activities once they reach their destination.
While children travel free, a ticket still needs to be booked for each child travelling with the family.
The £10 Heathrow Express fare isn’t just for October
Although the offer could be particularly useful for anyone travelling during the October half-term, the £10 Advance Discounted Single isn’t limited to autumn travel.
The fare is available throughout the year when passengers book at least 30 days ahead of their journey. The ticket allows passengers to choose their travel day and use any Heathrow Express service on that day, giving travellers some flexibility around their departure time.
The Advance Discounted Single is available exclusively online or through the Heathrow Express mobile app.
Book Heathrow Express Advance tickets from £10
A simple way to start your holiday
For anyone heading overseas this October, sorting out the journey to the airport in advance could be an easy way to reduce travel costs before the holiday has even started.
With a direct 15-minute connection from Paddington, no changes and trains running every 15 minutes, Heathrow Express offers a straightforward alternative to travelling by car or making multiple connections across London.
The service could be particularly useful for families, who can take advantage of the free child travel policy while avoiding the stress of getting several people and multiple suitcases through London’s transport network.
Aoife Considine, Business Lead at Heathrow Express, said:
“When people book a holiday, flights and accommodation tend to be the first things they lock in, while getting to the airport can easily become a last-minute decision. We’d like travellers to think about that journey a little earlier too.”
She added that October can be particularly busy for families because of half-term, making it worthwhile to arrange airport transport alongside flights and accommodation.
Advance tickets are also valid on any Heathrow Express service on the booked travel day, meaning passengers retain some flexibility if their plans change.
How to book the £10 Heathrow Express fare
To take advantage of the £10 Advance Discounted Single, passengers need to book their ticket at least 30 days before travelling.
Tickets are available online or through the Heathrow Express app and cannot be purchased from ticket machines or sales colleagues.
Book Heathrow Express tickets online
The Heathrow Express app is available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
With October half-term approaching, booking early could be a simple way for travellers to keep more of their holiday budget for the trip itself.
