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How to get fromLondon to Rorke’s Driftby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Rorke’s Drift by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LHR - DUR
    2. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    19h 28m
    R 11,226–26,602

  2. Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LHR - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmithbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ladysmith to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    22h 54m
    R 8,976–29,302

  3. Fly to Richards Bay, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane LHR - RCB
    2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Rorke’s Drifttaxi taxi
    18h 58m
    R 10,126–27,502

  4. Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane LHR - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Rorke’s Driftcar car
    22h 38m
    R 9,226–26,302

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,933Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,774.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 28m

What companies run services between London, England and Rorke’s Drift, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from London to Rorke’s Drift. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR), then take the taxi to Rorke’s Drift. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg (PZB), take the taxi to Pietermaritzburg, take the bus to Ladysmith, then take the taxi to Rorke’s Drift.

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