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How to get fromEngland to Machu Picchuby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from England to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LHR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 35m
    $741–2,762

  2. Fly from Birmingham Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BHX - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 54m
    $408–2,823

  3. Fly from London City Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LCY - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 50m
    $1,028–3,521

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MAN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 1m
    $879–3,023

  5. Fly from Bristol Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane BRS - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 36m
    $408–2,819

  6. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LBA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    28h 25m
    $517–3,157

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,093.3 km
  • Duration: 26h 35m

What companies run services between England and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from England to Machu Picchu. 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 Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Cannon Street station, walk to Bank DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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