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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, Londonby train, subway, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London PaddingtontrainHeathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubwayHammersmith & City / ...
    45 min
    £13–48
  2. Bus, line 91 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Aldwych / Drury LanebusN9
    2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Wharfdale Road / London Canal Museumbus91 / ...
    1h 59m
    £3–14
  3. Drive 19.3 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, Londoncar19.3 mi
    43 min
    £5–7
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, Londontaxi19.3 mi
    43 min
    £80–100
  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubwayPiccadilly
    1h 5m
    £3–6

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London by foot, train, and subway

Calendar834Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Central Station, London, England?

You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London via Heathrow Terminal 5, Aldwych / Drury Lane, Aldwych / Kingsway, and Wharfdale Road / London Canal Museum in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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