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How to get fromLondon to Pietermaritzburgby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Pietermaritzburg by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Pietermaritzburg

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LHR - PZB
    16h 45m
    R 6,770–24,728

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LTN - PZB
    20h 21m
    R 6,427–20,566

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to King Shaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LHR - DUR
    2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    18h 37m
    R 7,049–13,387

  4. Fly London City Airport to Pietermaritzburg

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LCY - PZB
    18h 52m
    R 9,573–32,099

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LGW - DUR
    3. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    20h 10m
    R 6,575–19,227

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,909Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,537.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between London, England and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa?

British Airways, Airlink, and Virgin Atlantic fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 3 times a day.

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