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King's Cross to Heathrow

Find the different options for getting between Heathrow and King’s Cross Station.

How to get from London King’s Cross Station to Heathrow

Frequently asked questions

There are many ways to get to Heathrow from London King’s Cross Station on public transport.

The fastest route is to take the Heathrow Express train. To do this, travel from King’s Cross to Paddington on the London Underground and then catch the train. The Heathrow Express is a non-stop service between Paddington and Heathrow. The typical journey time for this entire route takes around 45 minutes.

The most direct and cheapest route is to take the Piccadilly line directly from King’s Cross to Heathrow. This journey takes just over an hour to complete.

There is one direct train route from King’s Cross to Heathrow: the London Underground Piccadilly line. This route takes just over an hour and serves stations across Central and West London along the way.

Faster routes are available, like the Heathrow Express or Elizabeth line. However, catching these routes means you will have to change trains.

 

The most convenient ‘Tube’ (London Underground) line to Heathrow is the Piccadilly line. You can catch the Piccadilly line from King’s Cross, and it provides a direct route to Heathrow.

The journey typically takes just over an hour to complete. However this depends on which terminal you are heading to, and the time of day.

 

The journey between King’s Cross and Heathrow typically takes 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. This can depend on your chosen route and the time of day you are travelling.

A typical black cab taxi fare from King’s Cross will cost between £56.00 and £105.00*. This can take from 30 minutes to one hour, depending on the time of day and which terminal you are travelling to.

For a fixed rate journey, you can book a taxi or private hire car through Heathrow’s approved provider WeKnow London.

*This is the standard fare bracket when taking a black cab between Central London and Heathrow.

The journey will typically take around an hour via the London Underground. This depends on which terminal you are travelling to, the route you are taking, and the time of day.