There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London by subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationPiccadilly
1h 4m£3–6Bus, line 91 bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Aldwych / Drury LaneN9
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Wharfdale Road / London Canal Museum91 / ...
1h 59m£3–14Drive 19.3 mi
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London19.3 mi
43 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London19.3 mi
43 min£80–100
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London is to subway which costs £3 - £6 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Wharfdale Road / London Canal Museum via Aldwych / Kingsway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station station and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Central Station, London is 20 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London without a car is to subway which takes 1h 4m and costs £3 - £6.
The subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station takes 1h including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Central Station, London, England?
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. Alternatively, 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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–4
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Wharfdale Road / London Canal Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–12
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–12
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
Majestic Cars UK Limited
- Phone
- +44 207 1276 550
- Website
- majestictaxis.com
Hounslow Minicab
- Phone
- +44 208 577 1111
- Website
- hounslowminicab.co.uk
Heathrow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3475 8961
- Website
- taxi-from-heathrow-airport.co.uk
Airport Taxis & Transfers
- Phone
- +44 7808 789 089
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More Questions & Answers
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London is 19 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Central Station, London.
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