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How to get fromLondon to Eastern Africaby plane, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Eastern Africa by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi, Matatu

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LHR - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    14h 40m
    $441–937

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Nairobi, Matatu

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane STN - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    18h 22m
    $375–1,125

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nairobi, Matatu

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LGW - NBO
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    15h 4m
    $416–1,236

  4. Fly London City Airport to Nairobi, Matatu

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LCY - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    16h 35m
    $480–1,598

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kisumu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane LHR - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Eastern Africataxi taxi
    18h 56m
    $772–1,236

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,010.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 40m

What companies run services between London, England and Eastern Africa, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from London to Eastern Africa. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Eastern Africa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Eastern Africa.

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