There are 3 ways to get from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to FarringdonCambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminal 5Elizabeth
2h 40m£26–57Drive 68.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 568.3 mi
1h 14m£18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Terminal 5727 / ...
2h 59m£27–55
University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £17 - £25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parkside and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between University of Cambridge and Heathrow Terminal 5 is 80 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.
The best way to get from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £25 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5, including transfers.
University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between University of Cambridge, England and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?
You can take a vehicle from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Cambridge, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Parkside to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5 is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from University of Cambridge to Heathrow Terminal 5.
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