What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Porton Down?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Porton Down is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to Porton Down?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Porton Down is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Recreation Ground via Meeting House Lane and Endless Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Salisbury via Paddington station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Porton Down?

The distance between Heathrow and Porton Down is 110 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.

How do I travel from Heathrow to Porton Down without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Porton Down without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Porton Down?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Heathrow to Porton Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Porton Down bus from?

Heathrow to Porton Down bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Porton Down train from?

Heathrow to Porton Down train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Porton Down?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Porton Down is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Heathrow to Porton Down bus arrive?

Heathrow to Porton Down bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Heathrow to Porton Down train arrive?

Heathrow to Porton Down train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Porton Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Porton Down is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Heathrow to Porton Down.

Where can I stay near Porton Down?

There are 533+ hotels available in Porton Down.

Heathrow to Porton Down - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 66 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Porton Down by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2h 40m
£74–140
Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Heathrow to Porton Downcar 65.8 mi
1h 13m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
4h 9m
£34–46
Bus, train, line 66 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
2. Take the train from Woking to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SB to Porton Science Parkbus 66
4h 15m
£26–51
Bus, line 76 bus, line 87 bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 76
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Firs Closebus 87
4h 54m
£49–68

Heathrow to Porton Down by bus and train

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Distance: 109.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Porton Down, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Salisbury hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Porton Down via Meeting House Lane, New Canal, Endless Street, and Recreation Ground in around 4h 9m.

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