What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria is to bus and fly which costs $50 - $180 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $95 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 35m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bulgaria is 2059 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 11m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 39h 35m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 2h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 11:28 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 1:28 PM in Bulgaria.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria?

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Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria by plane, bus, train, car, car train, shuttle, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
6h 6m
$99–225
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
7h 36m
$53–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to SofiaIr
35h 11m
$100–137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofia
22h 38m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
7h 18m
$213–584
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STN - SOF
8h 8m
$81–267
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Burgas Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)LTN - BOJ
7h 27m
$83–357
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Varna Airport (VAR)LTN - VAR
8h 5m
$172–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN FlorencRegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia Serdica Bus StationRacic Eurobus
39h 35m
$156–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632 / ...
40h 5m
$195–469
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationN280
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to SofiaN981
46h 43m
$197–381
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Sofia
23h 47m
$473–698

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bulgaria by bus

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39h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,059.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Bulgaria?

British Airways, Bulgaria Air, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 39h 35m.

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