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How to get fromLondon to Gangtokby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bagdogra 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 Gangtoktaxi taxi
    16h 36m
    ₹39,710–94,615

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport, 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 Gangtoktaxi taxi
    20h
    ₹32,174–79,501

  3. Fly London City Airport to Bagdogra 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 Gangtoktaxi taxi
    21h 11m
    ₹45,673–115,894

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane LHR - PAT
    2. Take the bus from Dhanki more to Sikkim Gangtokbus bus
    23h 1m
    ₹35,140–77,015

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration14h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹33,312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,787.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Gangtok. 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 Gangtok. Alternatively, you can take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Gangtok.

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