What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF)?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to bus and night train which costs $65 - $120 and takes 31h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF)?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $95 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Sofia Airport (SOF)?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop via London Victoria, Buchurest and Shumen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 19m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF)?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 2043 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car is to bus and night train which takes 31h 32m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF)?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF)?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $230 and takes 43h 19m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Sofia Airport (SOF)?

Sofia Airport (SOF) is 2h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 6:22 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 8:22 AM in Sofia Airport (SOF).

Where can I stay near Sofia Airport (SOF)?

There are 2092+ hotels available in Sofia Airport (SOF).

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) - 12 ways to travel via train

There are 12 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF) by plane, bus, night train, car, car train, train, 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 from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
5h 14m
$98–224
Bus to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
7h 14m
$53–194
Bus, night train
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 night train from Bucharest to Veliko Tŭrnovo
4. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
31h 32m
$69–112
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 Sofia Airport (SOF)
22h 47m
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LGW - SOF
6h 10m
$96–174
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STN - SOF
7h 14m
$81–246
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
8h 9m
$159–430
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BRS - SOF
8h
$141–481
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632 / ...
40h 45m
$196–470
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumen
3. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
43h 19m
$199–229
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationN280
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to SofiaN981
47h 31m
$198–382
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 Sofia Airport (SOF)
23h 55m
$473–698

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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5h 12mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport (SOF).

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Distance: 2,043.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?

British Airways, Bulgaria Air, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bucharest, Buchurest, and Shumen Bus Station in around 43h 19m.

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