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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Channel Tunnelby train, subway, unknown, bus, car or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Channel Tunnel by train, subway, unknown, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Train, subway, travel

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    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
    4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    3h 1m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Green Line Coach Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminalbus814 / ...
    3. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnelunknown
    3h 55m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
    2h 35m

  4. Subway, train, travel

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Leicester Square stationsubway
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain
    3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
    3h 59m

  5. Bus, travel via Dover

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Green Line Coach Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus700 / ...
    3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
    4h 45m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Channel Tunnel. However, you can walk to Heathrow Terminal 5, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Channel Tunnel via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal in around 3h 55m.

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