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How to get fromLondon to Playa del Carmenby train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Playa del Carmen by train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane LGW - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    14h 44m
    $8,865–21,811

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane LTN - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    18h 33m
    $5,904–18,876

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane LHR - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    25h 13m
    $8,845–30,835

  4. Fly London City Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane LCY - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    17h 15m
    $10,099–24,171

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane LHR - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    15h
    $10,785–27,835

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane MAN - CUN
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    16h 47m
    $10,045–22,544

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Mérida International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mérida International Airport (MID)plane plane LHR - MID
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Mérida to Playa del Carmenshuttle bus
    20h 51m
    $15,579–59,909

  8. Fly London Stansted Airport to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane STN - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    16h 37m
    $7,533–17,629

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,754Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,085.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 44m

What companies run services between London, England and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from London to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Tulum International Airport (TQO), take the taxi to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto, then take the train to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmen.

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