Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes from Heathrow → Paddington in 15 minutes. For travellers who want speed from the airport without the chauffeur cost, it's an option. The chauffeur leg picks up at Paddington for onward.
Common patterns
- Heathrow → Paddington (Express) → hotel in central London: Express + chauffeur ~£35 + £40-50 per-mile
- Heathrow → Paddington → Eurostar at St Pancras: Express + chauffeur 10 minutes from Paddington to St Pancras
- Heathrow → Paddington → onward GWR to Cornwall / Bristol: chauffeur to nearby hotel between trains
Pickup at Paddington
Main concourse near platforms 1-2. Driver waits at the visible spot.
When to use Express + chauffeur vs. direct chauffeur
- Solo with small luggage and tight timing: Express + chauffeur often beats direct chauffeur
- 2+ passengers, full luggage: direct chauffeur from Heathrow may be similar cost and door-to-door
- Off-peak hours: direct chauffeur wins on convenience