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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dakarby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dakar by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LGW - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    10h
    $181–666

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LHR - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    13h 17m
    $409–1,035

  3. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane LGW - BJL
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    16h 43m
    $266–747

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,388.5 km
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dakar. However, you can fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation.

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