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There are 8 ways to get from London to Kottayam by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cochin International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane LHR - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    18h 12m
    ₹30,498–80,277

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane LHR - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayamtrain train
    27h 5m
    ₹23,733–77,127

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane LGW - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    18h 56m
    ₹39,987–70,190

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane LHR - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    19h 44m
    ₹33,908–71,207

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane LHR - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    20h 17m
    ₹42,489–90,537

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane LHR - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    20h 31m
    ₹44,138–72,117

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane LGW - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    20h 41m
    ₹27,978–75,450

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane LHR - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    26h 21m
    ₹43,613–116,252

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹29,875Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,329.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Kottayam. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, then take the train to Kottayam. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, then take the train to Kottayam.

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