South Kensington to Heathrow Terminal 5 by tube

32 min, 2 changes, via the Circle, District, Elizabeth line lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Circle line — 2 stops, 3 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the District line — 3 stops, 4 min
  4. Change platforms — 3 min
  5. Ride the Elizabeth line line — 8 stops, 19 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from South Kensington to Heathrow Terminal 5?
About 32 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Circle, District, Elizabeth line lines.
How many changes from South Kensington to Heathrow Terminal 5?
2 changes, via the Circle, District, Elizabeth line lines.
Which line goes from South Kensington to Heathrow Terminal 5?
The Circle, District, Elizabeth line lines.
What zones are South Kensington and Heathrow Terminal 5 in?
South Kensington 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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