Service disruption
Residual disruption between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading expected until 12:30
From 20 Oct 2026, 11:01 · End time not supplied
Source updated 20 Oct 2026, 11:27
Between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading
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All lines have now reopened following an earlier broken down train at Hayes & Harlington. Trains running between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:30. Elizabeth line customer advice: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following alternative train and underground services: London Underground services via any reasonable route Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Reading South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Reading Whilst this disruption is ongoing, buses are a simple and direct alternative. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the below bus operators: London Buses between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / West Drayton Bus options - West London Alternative London Bus routes during disruption You should allow extra time to complete your journey as the bus journey will be slower than the train. You may need to change buses or travel via a major interchange. Check live information before you travel as routes, stops and road conditions and congestion can change at short notice. West London (London Paddington / Heathrow and Reading) A key tip is to travel towards Ealing Broadway or Hayes and Harlington for further connections. Key routes include: Ealing Broadway 207 or SL8 towards West Ealing / Hanwell / Southall SL8 towards Acton and 266 to Acton Main Line Southall SL8 towards Ealing Broadway 105 towards Heathrow Terminals or 195 towards Hayes and Harlington Hayes & Harlington SL9 or 278 towards Heathrow Central and 350 towards Heathrow Terminal 5 195 towards Southall Heathrow Terminals 105 (from Terminals 2/3) or 482 (Terminals 4/5) to Southall SL9 (from Terminals 2/3) or 350 (Terminals 5) to Hayes & Harlington and West Drayton West Drayton area 222 / U1 to Uxbridge for London Underground connections 350 to Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Terminal 5 Slough area 81 to Hounslow for London Underground connections 702 (non-TfL bus) towards Hammersmith and Victoria Carousel Buses Route 103: Slough - Langley (Harrow Market) First Bus Route 7: Slough - Langley (Harrow Market) - Heathrow T5 First Bus Route 3: Slough - Langley - Uxbridge Note on Langley (Harrow Market) - The Langley "Harrow Market" bus stop is a short walk away from the station bus stop, close to the town centre, and more likely to be used by customers than the station bus stop. Ticket flexibility: If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company , either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination. If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale. For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
From 20 Oct 2026, 11:01 · End time not supplied · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 11:27
Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express
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