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How to get fromLondon to Lamuby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane LHR - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    18h 8m
    $591–1,579

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane LGW - MYD
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    20h 6m
    $522–1,369

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane LHR - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    19h 1m
    $555–1,400

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,435.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between London, England and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from London to Lamu. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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