What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Crete is to fly which costs €130 - €290 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €130 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Crete. However, there are services departing from Arnos Grove Station and arriving at Heraklion Port via Bounds Green Road London, Teg, Posta 8 and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Heathrow to Crete?

The distance between Heathrow and Crete is 2716 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Crete without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 45h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Crete?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Heathrow to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Crete bus from?

Heathrow to Crete bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Bounds Green Road London station.

How long is the flight from Heathrow to Crete?

There is no direct flight from London Heathrow Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 20m and has one stopover.

Where does the Heathrow to Crete bus arrive?

Heathrow to Crete bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow and Crete?

Crete is 2h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 2:22 AM in Heathrow and 4:22 AM in Crete.

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport?

Aegean Airlines, British Airways and Olympic Air offer flights from London Heathrow Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 3123+ hotels available in Crete.

Heathrow to Crete - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Heathrow to Crete by plane, train, bus, car ferry, busferry, or ferry

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane LHR - HER
4h 16m
€138–286
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
45h 21m
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane LHR - JSH
6h 20m
€190–600
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane LHR - CHQ
4h 55m
€169–405
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from München Hbf to Pejebus
4. Take the bus from Peje to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
2d 2h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Portbusferry
2d 10h
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklionferry Hsw
2d 21h
€245–430

Heathrow to Crete by bus, foot, and ferry

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Distance: 2,716 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Crete, Greece?

British Airways and Aegean Airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) every 4 hours.

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