The fastest route between Central London and the airport, Heathrow Rail carries over 17,000 passengers daily across 150 services. With a journey time of just 15 minutes between Paddington and Terminals 2 & 3, and a further 6 minutes to Terminal 5, the Heathrow Express provides time and energy efficient travel to and from the most important travel hub in the UK
The Heathrow Rail caters to the airport elite with 49% of the Heathrow Rail audience travelling for business and a 69% share of AB passengers. 82% of Heathrow Rail business passengers have flown either first or business class in the last 6 months, and almost ¼ have a net worth of over £500,000, proving that the Heathrow Rail assets reach the crème de la crème of the UK’s wealthy and influential passengers.
Source: Heathrow Rail 2019, Research Bods 2015
Top destinations
Passenger profiles
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Passenger numbers
| Month | Passengers | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan-19 | 432,870 | |
| Feb-19 | 496,968 | |
| Mar-19 | 548,055 | |
| Apr-19 | 501,691 | |
| May-19 | 571,243 | |
| Jun-19 | 574,907 | |
| Jul-19 | 543,435 | |
| Aug-19 | 456,472 | |
| Sep-19 | 584,346 | |
| Oct-19 | 602,048 | |
| Nov-19 | 567,219 | |
| Dec-19 | 445,097 | |
| Total | 6,324,351 |
Retailers
Heathrow’s retail offering is perfectly suited to its upmarket audience. The airport staple World Duty Free is ever-popular, and luxury retailers including Hugo Boss and Jo Malone create a luxurious Departure Lounge setting.