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How to get fromLeicester to Icelandby train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Leicester to Iceland by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LTN - KEF
    7h 47m
    $111–626

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

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LHR - KEF
    8h 38m
    $206–543

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

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BHX - KEF
    7h 30m
    $179–469

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

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane MAN - KEF
    8h 50m
    $137–395

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LGW - KEF
    8h 27m
    $248–815

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane STN - KEF
    8h 41m
    $174–910

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane LGW - AEY
    8h 20m
    $187–603

Luton Airport (LTN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,981.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Iceland. However, you can take the train to Kettering, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway, walk to Luton Airport Parkway Station, take the train to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, walk to Luton Airport (LTN) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF Komur / Arrivals, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð. 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 Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to KEF Komur / Arrivals, then take the line 55 bus to Miðstöð.

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