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How to get fromUnited Kingdom to Ko Tao (Island)by plane, ferry, train, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from United Kingdom to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LHR - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    19h 42m
    ฿16,753–42,188

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane LHR - BKK
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    25h 52m
    ฿12,733–27,768

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LGW - USM
    3. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    19h 36m
    ฿18,819–38,555

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane LHR - HKT
    2. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 54m
    ฿14,238–31,608

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket฿20,241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,988.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 42m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from United Kingdom to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Bridge, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier.

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