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How to get fromPortsmouth to Erbilby train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Erbil by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane LGW - EBL
    8h 57m
    $297–750

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane LHR - EBL
    10h 34m
    $485–2,367

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane BRS - EBL
    14h 13m
    $362–1,239

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,947.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Erbil, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth to Erbil. However, you can take the train to Horsham, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Erbil. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 5, walk to Heathrow Terminal 5 station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Erbil.

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