What is the cheapest way to get from Timbuktu to London?

The cheapest way to get from Timbuktu to London is to drive and fly and train which costs £230 - £850 and takes 28h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Timbuktu to London?

The fastest way to get from Timbuktu to London is to drive and fly which takes 19h 42m and costs £250 - £900.

How far is it from Timbuktu to London?

The distance between Timbuktu and London is 2557 miles.

How long does it take to get from Timbuktu to London?

It takes approximately 45h 46m to get from Timbuktu to London, including transfers.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21185+ hotels available in London.

Timbuktu to London - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Timbuktu to London by car, plane, or train

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Drive, fly to London City Airport
best
1. Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car
2. Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane TOM - LCY
45h 46m
£342–1,233
Drive, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car
2. Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane TOM - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
28h 14m
£232–804
Drive, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car
2. Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane TOM - LHR
28h 41m
£261–914
Drive, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car
2. Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane TOM - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
36h
£258–854
Drive, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car
2. Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane TOM - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain
2d 4h
£276–877
Drive, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car
2. Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane TOM - STN
19h 42m
£257–856

Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 2,541.7 mi
Duration: 45h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Timbuktu to London. However, you can drive to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, then take the train to Bank DLR Station. Alternatively, you can drive to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington.

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