Old Street to Heathrow Terminal 5 by tube

37 min, 2 changes, via the Northern, Circle, Elizabeth line lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Northern line — 1 stop, 1 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Circle line — 2 stops, 3 min
  4. Change platforms — 3 min
  5. Ride the Elizabeth line line — 11 stops, 27 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Old Street to Heathrow Terminal 5?
About 37 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Northern, Circle, Elizabeth line lines.
How many changes from Old Street to Heathrow Terminal 5?
2 changes, via the Northern, Circle, Elizabeth line lines.
Which line goes from Old Street to Heathrow Terminal 5?
The Northern, Circle, Elizabeth line lines.
What zones are Old Street and Heathrow Terminal 5 in?
Old Street is in Zone 1 and Heathrow Terminal 5 is in Zone 6 — the journey spans Zones 1–6.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-10-22. Live service status is shown on the map.

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