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How to get fromLondon to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LHR - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 43m
    $352–1,310

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane LGW - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 47m
    $347–1,217

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane LHR - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 23m
    $395–1,427

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane LHR - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h 20m
    $370–1,331

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane LHR - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 16m
    $377–1,344

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LHR - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 17m
    $361–1,326

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,703.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 43m

What companies run services between London, England and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from London to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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