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How to get fromEngland to Freetownby plane, ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from England to Freetown by plane, ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Conakry, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane LHR - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    14h 53m
    $768–1,730

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Conakry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane BRS - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    15h 21m
    $295–1,187

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane LHR - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    15h 55m
    $496–1,497

  4. Fly Birmingham Airport to Conakry, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane BHX - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    17h 2m
    $305–1,191

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane MAN - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    16h 17m
    $424–1,258

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane LGW - FNA
    3. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    13h 26m
    $397–1,379

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,975.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 53m

What companies run services between England and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from England to Freetown. However, you can take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), then take the taxi to Freetown.

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