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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to London by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KIX - LHR
    19h 54m
    £368–744

  2. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ITM - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    23h 6m
    £259–692

  3. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ITM - LHR
    19h 44m
    £566–942

  4. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane NGO - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    21h 58m

  5. Train to Kobe, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane UKB - LHR
    20h 10m

  6. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NGO - LHR
    20h 6m

  7. Train, train to Komatsu Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Komatsutrain train
    3. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane KMQ - LHR
    21h 27m
    £467–1,858

  8. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane HND - LHR
    19h 46m

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,997.1 mi
  • Duration: 19h 54m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and London, England?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to London. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, walk to Osaka International Airport (ITM) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington.

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