Step-by-step directions from Heathrow Airport to King's Cross St Pancras, with every option compared by time, price and luggage-friendliness. Route the whole trip offline with CityNav.
Open CityNav Free → See London transit coverage| Option | Duration | Price | Frequency | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Piccadilly line (Tube) | ~50-55 min | from £5.60 off-peak | Every 4–10 min, 05:00–23:45 (24h Fri/Sat) | 🧳🧳🧳 3/5 |
| 🚆 Elizabeth line + change | ~45-55 min | from £12.80 | Every 10–15 min, 05:10–23:40 | 🧳🧳🧳🧳 4/5 |
| 🚕 Taxi / Uber | ~50-75 min | from £55-£95 | On demand, 24h | 🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳 5/5 |
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From £5.60 on the Tube (direct), £12.80 via the Elizabeth line, or £55-£95 by taxi.
About 50-55 min direct on the Piccadilly line.
The direct Piccadilly line, from ~£5.60 off-peak.
A taxi door-to-door, or the Elizabeth line changing at Farringdon (step-free options).
Piccadilly line to ~23:45; otherwise taxi/Uber.
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Data last checked: 2026-08-14 · Sources: TfL. Fares are approximate and can change.