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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Cross by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington
    2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Charing Cross stationsubway subway Bakerloo
    40 min
    £13–45
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crossbus bus N9
    1h 28m
    £2
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crosstaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    38 min
    £130–160
  4. Drive 17.8 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Crosscar car 17.8 mi
    38 min
    £5–7
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tottenham Court Rdtrain train Elizabeth
    44 min
    £13–26
  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Leicester Square stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    52 min
    £16–60

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Cross by foot, train, and subway

Calendar572Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Metroline Travel operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tottenham Court Rd 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–26 and the journey takes 39 min.

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