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

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There are 5 ways to get from England to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    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 48m
    $396–1,357

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

    cheapest
    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
    45h 48m
    $387–1,179

  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
    35h 42m
    $401–1,317

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane STN - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 7h
    $395–1,192

  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 42m
    $426–1,397

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,563.7 km
  • Duration: 29h 48m

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 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 Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. 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 Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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