There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) by train, bus, taxi, car, towncar, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
49 min£16–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing CrossN9
1h 12m£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station)16.4 mi
35 min£70–85Drive 16.4 mi
- Drive from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station)16.4 mi
35 min£5–6Towncar
- Take a town car from London Heathrow Airport to Charing Cross (Station)16.2 mi
35 minSubway
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Leicester Square stationPiccadilly
55 min£2–6
Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs £70 - £85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station station and arriving at Charing Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Tottenham Court Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station and Charing Cross (Station) is 18 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £16 - £20.
The train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Tottenham Court Road Station takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) is to train which takes 49 min and costs £16 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station, England and Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Tottenham Court Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £16–20 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Tottenham Court Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–20
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Leicester Square station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–6
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
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
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from London Heathrow Airport to Charing Cross (Station)
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More Questions & Answers
Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Charing Cross station.
Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station to Charing Cross (Station).
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