United Kingdom
We’ve got your ticket to seamless train or bus + air travel to and from all corners of the U.K.
- Rail service
- Bus service
We’ve joined forces with four of the U.K’s major train operators—all partners of AccesRail—to get you seamlessly to and from the airport and beyond.
Booking
Book with Air Canada
Check-in
Check in with Air Canada
Baggage
Transfer your own bags
Find your route
Access all the latest train network maps.
Book your trip
Book your entire journey on our website and pay one fare from origin to destination.
Select your departure point and destination and, when available, we'll show you flight + train itineraries matching your search criteria.
Your booking confirmation will display both your flight and your train journey.
Check in for your train journey
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Visit the AccesRail check-in page within 72 hours of your scheduled train departure.
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Enter your name and booking reference or ticket number.
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Print your train tickets
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You'll need to present your train tickets for boarding and on the train.
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And of course, don’t forget to also check in for your flight on our website!
Transfer your bags
Transfer from flight to train
Upon your flight’s arrival, collect your checked baggage and take it with you to the train station.
Transfer from train to flight
When you arrive at the airport after your train journey, you must check your bags at the Air Canada baggage counter before proceeding to your flight.
Frequently asked questions
I’m travelling with Avanti West Coast. What more do I need to know?
Travelling with Avanti West Coast?
Look for a collection reference number printed on page 2 of your ticket.
Use that number to connect between London Euston station and Heathrow Airport at no extra cost.
I’m travelling with LNER. What more do I need to know?
Travelling with LNER?
When you print your ticket, you’ll also get an Airport Connection Voucher to connect you between King's Cross station and Heathrow Airport at no extra cost.
Is there any additional assistance offered on the train or in the station?
If you think you might need some help during your train journey, it’s always best to request it before you travel.
Here are a few links to the rail operators’ websites that you might find useful:
What do I do if I missed my train due to a flight delay?
If you missed your train because of a flight delay, you can find information on delays, cancelations, and refunds by going to the train operators’ websites:
How will I know that my booking details include both the flight and train portions of my journey?
Simply look for a code starting with AC-9B on your ticket details. This tells you that the itinerary you purchased includes a train segment.
I didn't find my question; where can I get more information?
Have more questions, or looking for more information?
Head over to AccesRail, or visit the rail operators’ websites for more information:
While you can purchase an intermodal connection from Air Canada, the rail service is offered by a third-party transportation provider. You enter two separate contracts: one contract of carriage by air with Air Canada, and one contract of carriage by rail with the operator of such transportation. Please note that Air Canada is not responsible and cannot be held liable for the proper performance of the contract of carriage by rail, which is subject to the liability rules applicable to these transport matters.
You should familiarize yourself with the special characteristics, e.g., check-in times, provisions regarding the re-confirmation of bookings, requirements, and policies regarding the carriage of unaccompanied minors, carriage of animals, refusal of carriage, oxygen devices, operational irregularities, denied-boarding compensation, and free baggage allowance/acceptance, etc., of the carrier operating the rail portion of your trip.
For more detail on the flight portion, please consult Air Canada's General Conditions of Carriage and Tariffs.
For more details on the rail portion, please consult the terms and conditions for each rail operator:
We’ve partnered with National Express, contracted by AccesRail, to offer you bus routes between the airport and many different stations.
Booking
Book with Air Canada
Check-in
Check in with Rail&Fly
Baggage
Transfer your own bags
Find your route
Access the National Express network.
Book your trip
Book your entire journey on our website and pay one fare from origin to destination.
Select your departure point and destination and, when available, we'll show you flight + bus itineraries matching your search criteria.
Your booking confirmation will display both your flight and your bus journey.
Check in for your bus journey
1
Visit the AccesRail check-in page within 72 hours of your scheduled bus departure.
2
Enter your name and booking reference or ticket number.
3
Print your bus tickets.
4
You'll need to present your bus tickets for boarding and on the bus.
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And of course, don’t forget to also check in for your flight on our website!
Transfer your bags
Transfer from flight to bus
Upon your flight’s arrival, you must collect your checked baggage and take it with you to the bus station.
Transfer from bus to flight
When you arrive at the airport after your bus journey, you must check your bags at the Air Canada baggage counter before proceeding to your flight.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any additional assistance offered on the bus or in the station?
If you require assistance for your journey with National Express, you will need to request it before your travel journey. Please refer to the National Express website for information on assistance travel.
What do I do if I missed my bus due to a flight delay?
You can find information related to delays, cancelations, and refunds on the National Express website.
How will I know that my booking details include both the flight and bus portions of my journey?
You can look for code AC-9B on your ticket details if your bus portion is operated by National Express.
I didn't find my question; where can I get more information?
Please visit the official websites of AccesRail and National Express or more information.
While you can purchase an intermodal connection from Air Canada, the bus service is offered by a third-party transportation provider. You enter two separate contracts: one contract of carriage by air with Air Canada, and one contract of carriage by bus with the operator of such transportation. Please note that Air Canada is not responsible and cannot be held liable for the proper performance of the contract of carriage by bus, which is subject to the liability rules applicable to these transport matters.
You should familiarize yourself with the special characteristics, e.g., check-in times, provisions regarding the re-confirmation of bookings, requirements, and policies regarding the carriage of unaccompanied minors, carriage of animals, refusal of carriage, oxygen devices, operational irregularities, denied-boarding compensation, and free baggage allowance/acceptance, etc., of the carrier operating the bus portion of your trip.
For more details on the bus portion, please consult the Conditions of Carriage page on the National Express website.
For more detail on the flight portion, please consult Air Canada's General Conditions of Carriage and Tariffs.