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How to get fromLeicester to Egyptby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Egypt by train or plane

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Alexandria

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    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane BHX - ALY
    11h 11m
    $187–744

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cairo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane LHR - CAI
    10h 6m
    $285–539

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cairo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane BHX - CAI
    9h 38m
    $208–645

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cairo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane MAN - CAI
    11h 14m
    $211–491

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alexandria (ALY) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,565.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Egypt. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Alexandria (ALY), then take the taxi to Alexandria. Alternatively, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport Bridge, take the line 111 bus to Cairo International Fair, walk to Cairo Fair, then take the train to Bab el Shaaria.

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