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How to get fromLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Charing Crossby train, subway, bus, taxi or car

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There are 6 ways to get from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Charing Cross by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London PaddingtontrainHeathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Charing Cross stationsubwayBakerloo
    34 min
    £13–35
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing CrossbusN9
    1h 23m
    £2
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Charing Crosstaxi17.9 mi
    38 min
    £75–95
  4. Drive 17.9 mi

    1. Drive from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Charing Crosscar17.9 mi
    38 min
    £5–7
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tottenham Court RdtrainElizabeth
    37 min
    £16–20
  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Leicester Square stationsubwayPiccadilly
    53 min
    £3–6

London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Charing Cross by train and subway

Calendar835Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Metroline Travel operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tottenham Court Rd hourly. Tickets cost £16–20 and the journey takes 37 min.

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