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How to get fromEdinburgh to Timbuktuby plane, car, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane EDI - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    40h 35m
    $293–823

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane GLA - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    37h 27m
    $315–806

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,010.1 km
  • Duration: 40h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Timbuktu. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Buchanan Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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