There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
- Take the train from Farringdon to South CroydonBedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 36m£23–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hatton Cross Station to East Croydon Rail StationSl7
1h 41m£4–6Drive 25.6 mi
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon25.6 mi
50 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon25.6 mi
50 min£140–170Bus via Heathrow Terminal 5
- Take the bus from Hatton Cross Station to East Croydon Rail StationSl7
1h 58m£4–21
Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at East Croydon Rail Station via Hatton Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at South Croydon via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Croydon is 33 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £22 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon, including transfers.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Hatton Cross Station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and South Croydon, England?
You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon via Heathrow Terminal 5, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, Metrobus operates a bus from Hatton Cross Station to East Croydon Rail Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 31m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–20
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to South Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £6–10
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £10–15
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Hatton Cross Station to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £140–170
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 South Croydon bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon is 26 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Croydon.
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