How to Get to the Flat from London's Major Airports and King's Cross Station
From Heathrow Airport (LHR):
Option 1: Underground
- Take the Piccadilly line from Heathrow to King’s Cross St Pancras station.
- From King's Cross, it's a short bus ride or about a 15-minute walk to the flat.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Cost: Around £6-£7 with an Oyster Card or contactless payment.
Option 2: Heathrow Express + Underground
- Take the Heathrow Express to London Paddington (15 minutes).
- From Paddington, take the Hammersmith & City or Circle line to King’s Cross St Pancras.
- From King's Cross, take a bus or walk to the flat.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Cost: Heathrow Express: £25-£37 (depending on the ticket), plus £2.80-£5 for the Underground.
Option 3: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £60 and £90.
From Gatwick Airport (LGW):
Option 1: Train + Underground
- Take the Gatwick Express or a Thameslink train to London St Pancras.
- From there, it's a short walk or bus ride to the flat.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Cost: Between £15-£20 (Gatwick Express) or £10-£15 (Thameslink), plus £2.80-£5 for the Underground.
Option 2: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £80 and £100.
From Luton Airport (LTN):
Option 1: Train + Underground
- Take a Thameslink train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras.
- From St Pancras, you can walk to the flat or take a quick bus.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Cost: Between £15 and £25 for the train.
Option 2: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £70 and £90.
From London City Airport (LCY):
Option 1: DLR + Underground
- Take the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) to Bank Station.
- Change to the Northern line to King’s Cross St Pancras.
- Walk or take a short bus ride to the flat.
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
- Cost: Around £5-£8.
Option 2: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £35 and £50.
From King's Cross Station:
Option 1: Walk or Bus
- Walk: It's a 15-minute walk to the flat via York Way.
- Bus: Alternatively, take a bus (routes 390 or 91) from King's Cross for 1-2 stops, then walk the remainder.
- Duration: 15 minutes by foot or 5-10 minutes by bus.
- Cost: Walking is free, bus fare is £1.75 with an Oyster Card or contactless payment.
Option 2: Taxi/Uber
- Duration: Approximately 10 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Cost: Between £8 and £12.
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