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How to get fromBirmingham to Durbanby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Durban by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane BHX - DUR
    19h 53m
    R 6,293–20,417

  2. Fly Birmingham Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane BHX - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    21h 20m
    R 6,658–21,597

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LHR - DUR
    18h 40m
    R 7,771–14,752

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LHR - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    20h 51m
    R 7,636–26,932

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane MAN - DUR
    20h 39m
    R 8,910–16,576

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration18hAverage Duration
TicketR 5,759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,713.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 53m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Durban, South Africa?

Swiss, South African Airways, and nine other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day.

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