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How to get fromCardiff to Timbuktuby train, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeLHR - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    2d 11h
    $459–1,424

  2. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeLGW - GAQ
    4. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    37h 47m
    $443–1,470

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mopti Airport (MZI)planeLHR - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
    2d 23h
    $504–1,604

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration43h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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