There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Greenwich by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Canary Wharftrain Elizabeth
45 min£16–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwichbus 188 / ...
2h 19m£3–47Subway, line 188 bus
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Holborn stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to National Maritime Museumbus 188 / ...
2h 3m£10–54Drive 22.3 mi
- Drive from Heathrow to Greenwichcar 22.3 mi
52 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Heathrow to Greenwichtaxi 22.3 mi
52 min£70–90
Heathrow to Greenwich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Greenwich is to bus which costs £2 - £50 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Greenwich is to train which takes 45 min and costs £16 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Greenwich. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Canary Wharf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Heathrow and Greenwich is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.4 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Greenwich without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £16 - £35.
The train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Canary Wharf takes 45 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Heathrow to Greenwich bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Greenwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Greenwich is to train which takes 45 min and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £50 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Greenwich, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Canary Wharf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich via Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Canary Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Holborn station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to National Maritime Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
Bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
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Booking & Getting There
Heathrow to Greenwich bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
Heathrow to Greenwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Canary Wharf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Greenwich is 22 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Heathrow to Greenwich.
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