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How to get fromEngland to Timbuktuby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from England to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane MAN - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    33h 54m
    $380–1,280

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LHR - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    34h 10m
    $442–1,425

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane LHR - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    29h 46m
    $437–1,465

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane LHR - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    44h 40m
    $467–1,505

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane LGW - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    46h 8m
    $409–1,292

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,567.3 km
  • Duration: 33h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from England to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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