I took London's new Elizabeth line to the airport and saved almost $20 compared

– The Elizabeth line that runs under central London opened in May and runs trains to Heathrow.

– I would normally use the Heathrow Express to go to the airport, which costs $30 one-way.

– I would normally use the Heathrow Express to go to the airport, which costs $30 one-way.

– The journey on the new railway still felt quick – and it saved me nearly $20.

I took London's new Elizabeth line to go to the airport

instead of using the Heathrow Express – one of the world's most expensive railways.

I took the train from Paddington station, which is where

the Heathrow Express terminates, to compare the two services.

When I arrived at the platform, the train was entering the station and once passengers alighted, cleaners hopped on board.