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How to get fromLondon to Darjeelingby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane LHR - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    15h 39m
    ₹41,202–92,403

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane LGW - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    18h 27m
    ₹26,353–71,485

  3. Fly from London City Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane LCY - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    18h 12m
    ₹36,069–98,788

  4. Train to Luton Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane LTN - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    21h 1m
    ₹27,091–66,504

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₹26,455Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,728.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 39m

What companies run services between London, England and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from London to Darjeeling. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling.

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