There are 6 ways to get from Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from Canary Wharf to London PaddingtonElizabeth
- Take the train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 5London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
51 min£18–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Trafalgar SquareN15
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5N9
2h 38m£4–34Drive 24.4 mi
- Drive from Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 524.4 mi
50 min£7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 524.4 mi
50 min£60–75Train
- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminal 5Elizabeth
59 min£17–20Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Regent Street / St James'sN15
- Take the subway from Piccadilly Circus station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationPiccadilly
1h 34m£5–39
Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to bus which costs £3 - £35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Poplar station to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canary Wharf and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Poplar and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 51 min and costs £17 - £35.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.
Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR.
Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
The best way to get from Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to train via London Paddington which takes 51 min and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £35 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Poplar, England and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?
You can take a train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminal 5 via London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Trafalgar Square and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Canary Wharf to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–20
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1515
- Website
- heathrowexpress.com
Train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- https://www.heathrowexpress.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Piccadilly Circus station to Heathrow Terminal 5 station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–4
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Regent Street / St James's
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.
Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Poplar to Heathrow Terminal 5.
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