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How to get fromJohannesburg to Heathrowby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Heathrow by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane JNB - LHR
    11h 29m
    £267–670

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane JNB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    15h 13m
    £223–624

  3. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane JNB - LCY
    15h 35m
    £455–1,164

  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane JNB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wokingtrain train
    17h 20m
    £318–1,070

  5. Fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane JNB - STN
    19h 5m
    £257–732

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane JNB - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 34m
    £287–620

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,652.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 29m

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

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and four other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours.

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