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title: "Charing Cross ⇄ Heathrow T5 by Tube · Train Times, Fares & Stairs"
description: "How to get to/from Charing Cross and Heathrow T5 on the London Underground. Our step-by-step guide includes the best route, journey time and cheapest train fares"
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# How to get from Charing Cross ⇄ Heathrow T5 on the London Underground
<div class=tabs> <input type=radio name=tab id=tab1 checked> <label for=tab1><span>Charing Cross to Heathrow</span></label> <input type=radio name=tab id=tab2> <label for=tab2><span>Heathrow to Charing Cross</span></label>
## How do I get from Heathrow T5 to Charing Cross?

This route passes through fare zones 1-6 and you'll have to use the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines, changing trains at Piccadilly Circus.

1. From [Heathrow T5](https://londondrum.com/transport/trains.php?station=heathrow-terminal-5) take the Piccadilly line
2. Change trains at Piccadilly Circus to the Bakerloo line
3. Leave the train at [Charing Cross](https://londondrum.com/transport/trains.php?station=charing-cross)

### How long does it take from Heathrow T5 to Charing Cross?

This journey will take approximately 71 minutes.

### How many stops is Heathrow T5 to Charing Cross?

The train will stop at 20 stations.

### Is it a direct train from Heathrow T5 to Charing Cross?

No. You have to change train at Piccadilly Circus.

### Which stations are on the route?

Heathrow Terminal 5 → Heathrow Terminals 2&3 → Hatton Cross → Hounslow West → Hounslow Central → Hounslow East → Osterley → Boston Manor → Northfields → South Ealing → Acton Town → Hammersmith → Barons Court → Earl's Court → Gloucester Road → South Kensington → Knightsbridge → Hyde Park Corner → Green Park → Piccadilly Circus [change train] → Charing Cross

### What zone is the journey from Heathrow T5 to Charing Cross?

This journey travels through fare zones 1 to 6.

### Can I walk from Heathrow T5 to Charing Cross?

No. It's 15½ miles away, which is too far to walk.

<table>
<caption>London Travelcard prices for zones 1-6 in 2026 – Complete table for One Day (anytime/off-peak), Weekly, and Monthly Travelcards</caption>
<thead>
<tr><th rowspan=3>Zone<th colspan=4>Travelcards (Bus, Tram & Train)</tr>
<tr><th colspan=2>One day<th rowspan=2>Weekly<th rowspan=2>Monthly</tr>
<tr><th>Anytime<th>Off-peak</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr><th>Zone 1-6<td>23.60<td>16.60<td>81.60<td>313.40</tr>
<tr><th>Zone 1-9<td>29.80<td>17.80<td>116.40<td>447</tr>
</tbody>
<tfoot>
<tr><td colspan=5>All prices in GBP · Source TFL · Last updated April 2026</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>

## Peak and off-peak times

For [Oyster](https://londondrum.com/transport/oyster-cards.php) and [contactless](https://londondrum.com/transport/contactless-cards.php) off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For [travelcards](https://londondrum.com/transport/travelcards.php) it's any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak.

The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn't matter when it ends.

**By car** - [Parking near Charing Cross station](https://londondrum.com/transport/car-parks.php?l=trafalgar-square)

By London Drum. Last updated 15 November 2026.