Originally Posted by
Flying12345
The true scandal of T5 connectivity is surely the cost of the Heathrow Express.
i usually take a minicab for ~£30 rather than the HEX, even though I live less than 5 minutes uber (10-15 mins walk) from Paddington. Unless we book a long way in advance, or are travelling at the peak of the rush hour, it seems ludicrous for public transport for 2 people to be £20-£30 more than a taxi.
The reason the HEX gets away with their pricing - including the peak hour surcharge - is that they're competing against London traffic. 9 times out of 10 the HEX is faster than a minicab, especially during peak times. They're not aiming to undercut minicabs on price, but rather on convenience and door-to-door journey time.