Heathrow Express introduces £6.99 single fare for advanced bookings

The bargain ticket comes in as part of a new ticket pricing structure which Heathrow Express is currently trialling. Tickets can now be booked 24 weeks in advance – double the current booking period. The advance fare is 74 per cent cheaper than the £26.50 cost of buying an Express Saver Single ticket onboard the train itself on the day of travel. A Business First ticket bought between 30 and 90 days in advance costs £9.99 for a single fare and £18.00 for a return, compared to £29.50/£53.00 if bought on the train. The table below shows shows the new pricing structure:

, director of Heathrow Express said: "Many travellers flying in and out of Heathrow have booked flights well in advance, so it makes sense to book your airport transfer at the same time as your flights for the maximum saving." Advance tickets are valid only on the date shown on the ticket and are non-refundable. Heathrow Express provides a non-stop service between Paddington station and Heathrow that takes 15 minutes.