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Paddington + Heathrow Express — the onward chauffeur

Heathrow Express into Paddington in 15 minutes. Chauffeur from Paddington to your hotel or onward destination.

Fare 1 team20 August 20251 min read

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

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