The average train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Tower Hamlets takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tower Hamlets. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Tower Hamlets. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 5 is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Tower Hamlets at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 5m • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

59 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tower Hamlets. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Tower Hamlets station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Aldgate station.
Book your Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tower Hamlets train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and Heathrow Express.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Tower Hamlets is 29.5 km. The road distance is 34 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Whitechapel Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 47 min.