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How to get fromKing Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from King Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Heathrow Terminal 5 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    4h 28m
    £78–114

  2. Bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk980
    8h 22m
    £25–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 801
    7h 2m
    £30–55

  4. Drive  198 mi

    1. Drive from King Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5car car 198 mi
    3h 29m
    £50–71

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3h 58m
    £70–246

  6. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LBA - LHR
    6h 15m
    £143–556

  7. Train, train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    5h 28m
    £87–319

King Cross to Heathrow Terminal 5 by train and subway

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between King Cross, England and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

National Express operates a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Heathrow Terminal 5 twice a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and British Airways fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours.

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