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How to get fromLondon to Timbuktuby train, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane LGW - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    31h 6m
    $329–952

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LHR - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    33h 51m
    $459–1,413

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane LHR - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    29h 27m
    $454–1,453

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LGW - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 30m
    $394–1,212

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration18h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,548.2 km
  • Duration: 31h 6m

What companies run services between London, England and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from London to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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