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How to get fromLondon to Howrahby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from London to Howrah by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane LHR - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    15h 47m
    ₹30,459–79,119

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane LGW - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    17h 15m
    ₹23,612–63,185

  3. Fly from London City Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane LCY - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    19h 5m
    ₹34,306–95,441

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹25,230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,027.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Howrah. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, take the subway to Esplanade, walk to Fairlie, then take the ferry to Howrah Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, take the subway to Esplanade, walk to Fairlie, then take the ferry to Howrah Jetty.

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