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How to get fromJohannesburg to Birminghamby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Johannesburg to Birmingham by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane JNB - BHX
    14h 24m
    £269–577

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane JNB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    13h 49m
    £315–793

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane JNB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    15h 52m
    £359–743

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane JNB - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    16h 33m
    £476–1,230

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane JNB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    16h 24m
    £444–743

  6. Fly to Humberside Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane plane JNB - HUY
    2. Take the train from Barnetby to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    19h 36m
    £315–970

  7. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane JNB - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    20h 48m
    £529–1,668

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,745.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 24m

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

Swiss, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 5 times a day.

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