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How to get fromBasingstoke to Timbuktuby plane, car or train

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeLHR - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    2d 10h
    $403–1,113

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeLGW - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    33h 31m
    $304–812

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

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeLGW - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    35h 36m
    $374–1,237

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeLHR - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    32h 38m
    $393–1,238

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration43h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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