London – Heathrow comparison of public transport 2023
| Service | Standard Adult Fare* | |
|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Express Train (Anytime – web single ticket) | £25.00 | £37.00 |
| Heathrow Express Train (30 Day Advance) | £20.00 | £37.00 |
| Heathrow Express Train (60 Day Advance) | £16.50 | £33.00 |
| Heathrow Express Train (90 Day Advance) | £5.50 | £11.00 |
What is the most expensive rail journey per mile in the UK?
Some reports have claimed that the new £300m “Dart” link between Luton Airport Parkway station and the terminal is priciest. The fare for the 1.3-mile journey is £4.90, which works out at £3.77 per mile.
How much is the Heathrow Express per mile?
Why is train travel in the UK so expensive?
The reasons for this are varied: from the privatisation of the rail industry to the rising cost of infrastructure. The UK does not have fixed rates like other European countries such as France, which can result in flight tickets being cheaper than a regional train journey in the UK.
How much does it cost per mile to ride the train in the UK?
In this new age of needing to find alternative modes of transport to encourage people away from buying cars, then the cost of a train ticket needs to be addressed. In January 2019, a report into the cost of train travel identified that people in the UK pay 54 pence per mile on train journeys.
Is it cheaper to buy train tickets in advance in the UK?
Yes. Advance train tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel. You'll need to travel on the train you're booked on, but you'll get a cheaper price by foregoing flexible travel times.