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

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There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg to Leicester by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane JNB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    13h 20m
    £329–789

  2. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane JNB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    17h 47m
    £258–681

  3. 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 St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 54m
    £273–587

  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 St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    16h 17m
    £492–1,204

  5. 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 Nuneatontrain train
    16h 38m
    £370–748

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane JNB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Chesterfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain train
    19h 20m
    £393–590

  7. 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 Leicestertrain train
    19h 32m
    £305–960

  8. 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 Leicestertrain train
    19h 58m
    £509–1,638

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,768.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Leicester. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Leicester. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, then take the bus to St Margaret's Bus Station.

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