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How to get fromLondon to Akureyriby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Akureyri by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Akureyri Airport

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    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane LGW - AEY
    6h 42m
    $118–527

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Keflavík International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LHR - KEF
    2. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus
    14h 44m
    $285–743

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LGW - KEF
    3. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus
    15h 7m
    $326–913

  4. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane LTN - KEF
    3. Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus bus
    14h 56m
    $224–815

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Akureyri Airport (AEY) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,952.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between London, England and Akureyri, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from London to Akureyri. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Akureyri Airport (AEY), walk to Wilhelmínugata / Nonnahagi N, then take the bus to Miðbær. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport (KEF), walk to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport, take the shuttle to Reykjavík, walk to Gamla Hringbraut, take the line 5 bus to Ártún B, then take the bus to Akureyri - Hof.

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