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How to get fromManchester to Durbanby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Durban by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane MAN - DUR
    19h 45m
    R 6,280–22,385

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane MAN - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    22h 6m
    R 7,185–26,615

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane LHR - DUR
    19h 29m
    R 10,416–27,149

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Richards Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane MAN - RCB
    2. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus bus
    22h 21m
    R 6,760–24,455

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane LHR - PZB
    3. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    22h 36m
    R 9,821–32,379

Manchester Airport (MAN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,016Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,823.1 km
  • Duration: 19h 45m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Durban, South Africa?

Swiss, South African Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) every 4 hours.

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