What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen is to bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs $70 - $120 and takes 27h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 48m and costs $280 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Shumen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Shumen via London Victoria and Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Shumen?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Shumen. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Shumen via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Videle and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 12m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Shumen is 2312 km.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen without a car is to bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 27h 32m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen train from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Shumen?

Shumen is 2h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 12:15 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 2:15 AM in Shumen.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Shumen?

There are 60+ hotels available in Shumen.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shumen by plane, shuttle, bus, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
8h 48m
$288–624
Bus via London Luton Airport (LTN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumen
27h 32m
$71–114
Train, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
4. Take the night train from Videle to Gorna Oryahovitsa
5. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to ShumenRe
47h 12m
$428–1,015
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Shumen
27h 32m
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Varna Airport (VAR)LTN - VAR
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumen
8h 53m
$179–429
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
10h 18m
$294–589
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
10h 44m
$305–646
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Shumen
9h 40m
$341–686
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumen
36h 20m
$182–203
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumen
2d 17h
$108–150
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Shumen
28h 41m
$513–748

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

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4h 52mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,312.3 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Shumen, Bulgaria?

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Shumen via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest Obor, Piata Iancului, Gara de Nord, and Buchurest in around 27h 32m.

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