What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Heathrow?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Heathrow is to fly which costs £65 - £370 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Heathrow?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Heathrow is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs £80 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station via Bucharest and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Heathrow?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Heathrow station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 39m.

How far is it from Sofia to Heathrow?

The distance between Sofia and Heathrow is 1284 miles.

How do I travel from Sofia to Heathrow without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Heathrow without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 33h 34m and costs £200 - £390.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Heathrow?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Sofia to Heathrow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Heathrow bus from?

Sofia to Heathrow bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Heathrow train from?

Sofia to Heathrow train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Heathrow?

The best way to get from Sofia to Heathrow is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs £80 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £145 - £155 and takes 37h 50m.

Where does the Sofia to Heathrow bus arrive?

Sofia to Heathrow bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Heathrow?

Heathrow is 2h behind Sofia. It is currently 4:49 PM in Sofia and 2:49 PM in Heathrow.

Where does the Sofia to Heathrow train arrive?

Sofia to Heathrow train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Where can I stay near Heathrow?

There are 21281+ hotels available in Heathrow.

Sofia to Heathrow - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Sofia to Heathrow by plane, bus, night train, train, busferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SOF - LHR
6h 2m
£80–250
Fly to Luton Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane SOF - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
6h 54m
£28–231
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Wien Hbfbus
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
33h 34m
£200–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus Sofia-Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
37h 50m
£146–153
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
45h 39m
£229–400
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London City Airport (LCY)plane SOF - LCY
8h 42m
£206–773
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SOF - STN
7h 33m
£66–367
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Wien Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
34h 35m
£335–596
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Motrubus
3. Take the busferry from Motru to London Wembley Parkbusferry
2d
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Heathrowcar
22h 55m
£442–587
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Heathrowcar
23h 57m
£346–529

Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 1,276.3 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Heathrow, England?

British Airways, Bulgaria Air, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station via Bucharest and London Victoria in around 37h 50m.

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