What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Long Melford?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Long Melford is to bus and line 42 bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to Long Melford?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Long Melford is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Long Melford?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Long Melford. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Chapel Green via Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Long Melford?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Long Melford. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Long Melford?

The distance between Heathrow and Long Melford is 88 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow to Long Melford without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Long Melford without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Long Melford?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Heathrow to Long Melford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Long Melford bus from?

Heathrow to Long Melford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Long Melford train from?

Heathrow to Long Melford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Long Melford?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Long Melford is to bus and line 42 bus which takes 4h 22m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Heathrow to Long Melford bus arrive?

Heathrow to Long Melford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Heathrow to Long Melford train arrive?

Heathrow to Long Melford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Long Melford?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Long Melford is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Heathrow to Long Melford.

Where can I stay near Long Melford?

There are 685+ hotels available in Long Melford.

Heathrow to Long Melford - 4 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow to Long Melford by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
2h 48m
£43–82
Bus, line 42 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 42
4h 22m
£17–34
Drive 83.7 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Long Melfordcar 83.7 mi
1h 51m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Stratford (London)train Heathrow Terminal 5 - Shenfield / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
3h 8m
£42–84

Heathrow to Long Melford by train and bus

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.5 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Long Melford, England?

You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chapel Green via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Chapel Green via Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 3h 8m.

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