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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane BRS - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    33h 4m
    $313–764

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LHR - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 36m
    $520–1,550

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane LHR - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    31h 12m
    $515–1,590

  4. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane CWL - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 6h
    $430–1,307

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,514.5 km
  • Duration: 33h 4m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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