Heathrow Express Reviews 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m on an extremely slow Heathrow Express train right now, I do not know where the word Express comes in. I will never use this awful service again and will request a refund

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service and follow up care. We booked in advance for cheaper seats. When we arrived after a 24 hour flight from Australia the service was not running. We were discouraged from waiting for ser... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One of the worst websites I've ever used, a help line that is only open at hours to suit them & no facility to reprint your ticket. It's clearly geared to maximise it's financial gain by offering as l... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst ever Nearly missed flight in September - journey took 1.5 hours instead of 15 minutes advertised Still waiting for refund - it is now March - customer service is utterly useles... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No clear guidelines for using travel credits

I don't mind getting vouchers for advance tickets which I was unable to use owing to BA cancellations during Covid-19, but there is no guidance how one is supposed to use these. I followed instructions to apply online, then was told I had to use the telephone booking, which I tried today to be told I should wait until nearer the time of trip. Shall see how this works, but if I am then told I should have booked 90 days in advance to get the cheapest ticket, I shall not be best pleased. It's the same with British Airways: why cannot they issue a voucher or promotion code to be used on the App? These days who would normally book by telephone?

May 14, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They took our money without providing the service

They took our money without providing the service. Due to covid19, we all know the situation, yet they won't refund for the unused tickets. From their automatic answer, they tell us to call them in UK, knowing that we live in another continent, can't call them. They offered a voucher, knowing that we can't use. I emailed a couple times, through facebook and contact form explaining it, they never responded. They took the money, literally.

May 7, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One star is a star too many

One star is a star too many. Obstructive, ignorant, rude and greedy are just some of the words that spring to mind for this operator. It’s more about the principle than the money for me, we have had nothing but good will and complete, hassle free refunds on all of the other elements of our trip to New Zealand but Heathrow Express are a law unto themselves. I hope they treat their staff with more respect than they treat their customers. 😡🤬💩

April 28, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful treatment of customers

Heathrow express will not provide a refund for being unable to travel due to Covid 19. Other transport systems providing refunds including train companies. Shame on you Heathrow express. I wont be using your service in the future.

April 21, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tried to get a refund on an advance…

Tried to get a refund on an advance ticket but apparently it's no refund just vouchers. Staff who was very rude told me I had no other option despite Covid-19 regulations in London. Truly inconsiderate company. I just want my money back.

April 18, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HE's Covid-19 unacceptable response

In the current covid-19 situation, Heathrow Express are still encouraging us to travel to the airport as they're not willing to refund our tickets. I had booked three upcoming Heathrow Express journeys so the voucher they suggest is of no interest to me. I was a good customer but I will never ever travel with them anymore! Heathrow Express you will be losing lots of customers.

If I could give 0 out of 5 I definitely would!

March 30, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tried to get a refund for this after I…

Tried to get a refund for this after I couldn't travel because of the Coronavirus epidemic. They are being obstructive every step of the way. Icing on the cake was yesterday when the customer service representative said I couldn't change my ticket as it was more than 6 months away, yet the guarantee is for three months away, I am scheduled to travel tomorrow.

The sooner the government strips them of their franchise the better.

March 30, 2020
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Usually late

Expensive, usually late in my experiences, false arrival times, far from 15min from the airport terminal, false advertisement

March 15, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

15 minutes my bottom.

Delays, delats, delays.
I get this train about six times per year.
Always trundles in.
£25 for something that is always late.
I am about to miss q pre booked train from Euston because this 15 minute journey is now up to 35 minutes. Still not arrived.

January 17, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ENOUGH

If there was 0 star that would be my choice. They changed the app this year and since the change, it has been a nightmare. Downloading impossible, tickets not in chronological order etc. If you send a complaint email you get an automated reply that there will be no response and if you ask ‘staff’ on the trains or at Heathrow or Paddington they say they only ensure safety. No help? Who is behind this non sense ??!

December 9, 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was going to use this service on Nov…

Was going to use this service on Nov 30th.
Arrived at Term 2 from USA. I found one lot of leaflets and NO ONE around to ask for information that would help. When i tried the web page and app it mysteriously wouldnt give an accurate fare other than a prohibitively expensive option.
A disgrace to all. Welcome to Britain ... Lets bend you over and screw you with bad and overpriced service!!-$

December 5, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

far to expensive to justify the ticket cost

far to expensive to justify the ticket price and the 10 min max journey time the tube and national express is by far cheaper but may take longer but still cheaper used this once but never again no justification in the price should review these ticket prices and make them more cheaper then maybe the trains may get more custom beings the train i was on only had a max of 10 people

November 18, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So what do you get for the world's most…

So what do you get for the world's most expensive mile per mile expensive railway in the world? Firstly you have to listen to loud advertising throughout the full trip. Secondly if your train is delayed, which is oftenly is, there's no option to get a refund on that massive price. If you try and buy a ticket through the machine at Paddington, you may stand there for a while as it doesn't ask you for a pin unless you bend down and check the little screen next to where you've inserted the card. Roll on cross rail which hopefully will put this bunch of cowboys out of business. In the meantime, Heathrow has a rail service that is in a par with its status as Europe's worst Airport. Avoid if you possible can.

November 15, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The app is shockingly BAD

The app is shockingly BAAD! It does not operate properly, is not intuitive and might be the worst public transport app I've ever had the misfortune to try too use!!! Absolutely dreadfu

November 11, 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The app is shockingly bad

The app is shockingly bad. Totally non-functioning today. Where is the board of directors? Do they pay any attention to this or other aspects of customer service?

November 10, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing

Despite Heathrow express is one of the worlds most expensive train rides it’s not without its faults .

1 . Don’t expect punctuality , frequent delays , but most frustrating is when train leaves early to suit the driver. Yes this train frequently leaves one or two minutes early. It’s extraordinarily unprofessional that train departs to suit driver not passengers .

2. Trains are old - well worn , poor ventilation and often just dirty .

3. Unfortunately as with any monopoly it’s wide open to abuse , this is exactly what the Heathrow operator does, do not expect any response to written complaints.

I would recommend Heathrow Express operator to experience the Stockholm Airport express so they learn how to operate trains .

November 7, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stuck on a Heathrow Express train…

Stuck on a Heathrow Express train AGAIN.
Journey well over half an hour plus waiting 20 minutes at Heathrow...it's really not worth it. Add to that the annoying and ridiculous 'Do not board the train..Stay on the platform'...at Heathrow.
I will stick to the Piccadilly Line in future.

October 21, 2019
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