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

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

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane MAN - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 11h
    $376–1,304

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane MAN - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    30h 36m
    $371–1,244

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane LHR - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    32h 26m
    $487–1,538

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane LBA - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    47h 47m
    $447–1,407

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane LPL - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 10h
    $433–1,407

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration41h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,637.4 km
  • Duration: 2d 11h

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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