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How to get fromLondon to Nelsonby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Nelson by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Castlegar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane plane LHR - YCG
    2. Take the bus from Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A to Nelson Exchange Bay Bbus bus
    29h 31m
    $504–1,762

  2. Fly to Kelowna International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane LHR - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus
    20h 37m
    $621–2,186

  3. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane LHR - YXC
    2. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Kootenay Bay, BCcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour, BCcarferry car ferry
    23h 25m
    $544–1,995

  4. Fly to Trail Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane plane LHR - YZZ
    2. Take the bus from Salmo to Vernon St at Hendryx Stbus bus
    22h 32m
    $719–2,182

  5. Fly to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane LHR - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Queensway Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orchard Park Mall - Kelowna to Nelson Visitor Centrebus bus
    35h 9m
    $562–1,813

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration27h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,397.8 km
  • Duration: 29h 31m

What companies run services between London, England and Nelson, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from London to Nelson. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Castlegar Airport (YCG), walk to Frank Beinder Way at Hwy 3A, then take the bus to Nelson Exchange Bay B. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), walk to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, take the bus to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave, walk to Bernard Ave at Richter St, take the line 10 bus to Orchard Park Exchange Bay E, then take the bus to Nelson Visitor Centre.

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