What is the cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3?

The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is to bus which costs £3 - £6 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3?

The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Thornton Heath and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornton Heath station to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath Station and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via West Croydon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Thornton Heath and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3?

No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Balham station and Tottenham Court Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3?

The distance between Thornton Heath and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.6 miles.

How do I travel from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 without a car?

The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 without a car is to train and line 285 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 bus from?

Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train from?

Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Where does the Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 bus arrive?

Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train arrive?

Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tottenham Court Road station.

Can I drive from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 22 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.

Where can I stay near Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3?

There are 14033+ hotels available in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.

Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 - 6 ways to travel via train

There are 6 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 by train, bus, car, taxi, towncar, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 285 bus
best
1. Take the train from Thornton Heath to Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Feltham
3. Take the bus from High Street / Feltham to Heathrow Central Bus Station285
1h 14m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2h 4m
£4–6
Drive 21.5 mi
1. Drive from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 321.5 mi
40 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 321.5 mi
40 min
£120–150
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Thornton Heath to London Heathrow Airport21.6 mi
41 min
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Tottenham Court Road stationNorthern
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3Elizabeth
1h 27m
£22–29

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 21.9 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, England?

Metrobus operates a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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