There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead by train, bus, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 7m£32–63Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Holborn stationPiccadilly
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 30m£19–51Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station717
4h 55m£33–59Drive 81.1 mi
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead81.1 mi
2h 7m£21–30
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Middle School via Coach Station, Railway Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Polstead is 80 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead, including transfers.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 55m.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead is 82 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Polstead.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Polstead, England?
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Angel via Heathrow Terminal 5, Stratford (London), Colchester, and Bruff Close in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Middle School via Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 4h 55m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–20
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Holborn station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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