There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters stationPiccadilly
1h 32m£3–8Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Aldwych / Drury LaneN9
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Freston GardensN91
3h 4m£3–82Drive 24.9 mi
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters24.9 mi
44 min£7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters24.9 mi
44 min£60–75
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters is to subway which costs £3 - £8 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Freston Gardens via Aldwych / Kingsway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station station and arriving at Cockfosters station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Cockfosters is 30 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters without a car is to subway which takes 1h 32m and costs £3 - £8.
The subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Cockfosters station takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Cockfosters, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Cockfosters station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Freston Gardens via Heathrow Terminal 5, Aldwych / Drury Lane, and Aldwych / Kingsway in around 3h 4m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Cockfosters station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–5
- Peak
- £5–8
- 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 Freston Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–80
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–80
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
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 Cockfosters train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cockfosters station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters is 25 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cockfosters.
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