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How to get fromLondon to Freetownby plane, ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Freetown by plane, ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Conakry, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane LHR - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    14h 39m
    $357–1,415

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Conakry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane LGW - CKY
    3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    15h 57m
    $318–1,305

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane LHR - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    15h 11m
    $605–1,792

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Conakry, ferry

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Conakry (CKY)plane plane STN - CKY
    2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry ferry
    16h 14m
    $325–1,259

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane LGW - FNA
    3. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    14h 4m
    $476–1,682

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane plane STN - FNA
    2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi taxi
    18h 41m
    $483–1,686

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Conakry (CKY) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,970.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between London, England and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from London to Freetown. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA), then take the taxi to Freetown.

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