Bus Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thornton Heath | Tickets & Timetables

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thornton Heath buses

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The average bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Thornton Heath takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thornton Heath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration: 28 mi
Distance: Every 20 minutes
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Take the bus from Hatton Cross Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7

2h 21m

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Thornton Heath bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Thornton Heath. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 5 is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Thornton Heath at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Hatton Cross Station and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

11:15 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
1h 54m • 2 changes
11:35 PM → 1:38 AM
Arrives next day
2h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

12:15 AM → 2:08 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
12:25 AM → 2:37 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 7:18 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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