Okay, here’s a secret: sometimes it’s cheaper to buy a ticket to a station past Heathrow, like Reading or Slough. You just get off at the airport. The train still stops there. It’s a glitch in the matrix. Don’t tell the train company I told you. Shhh.
Just check the train’s route first. You don’t want to end up in Cardiff by accident. Although, that could be a fun detour? No. No, it wouldn’t. Not when you have a flight.
So there you go. Train tickets to Heathrow aren’t scary. They’re just expensive, confusing, and full of little rules. But with a bit of swagger and a pre-booked ticket, you’ll glide to Terminal 5 like a boss.
Now go pack your bags. And maybe a snack. Those train sandwiches are still extortionate. Some things never change.
