How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to River Thames?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and River Thames is 55 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to River Thames without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to River Thames without a car is to train and travel which takes 1h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to River Thames?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to River Thames, including transfers.

Where can I stay near River Thames?

There are 1474+ hotels available in River Thames.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to River Thames - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to River Thames by train, unknown, bus, or subway

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Train, travel
best
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from West Ham to Benfleet
3. Walk from Benfleet to River Thames
1h 47m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station727 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus StationX30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway StationX30 / ...
4. Walk from Railway Station to River Thames
3h 6m
Subway, train, travel via London
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Green Park station
2. Take the train from West Ham to Stanford-le-Hope
3. Walk from Stanford-le-Hope to River Thames
2h 16m
Subway, train, travel
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Higham
3. Walk from Higham to River Thames
2h 50m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 54.4 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and River Thames, Medway, England?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to River Thames. However, you can walk to Heathrow Terminal 5, take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to West Ham station, walk to West Ham, take the train to Benfleet, then travel to River Thames. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to River Thames via London Stansted Airport (STN), Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 3h 6m.

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