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How to get fromJohannesburg to Heathrow Terminal 5by plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Heathrow Terminal 5 by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeJNB - LHR
    11h 49m
    £238–610

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeJNB - BHX
    2. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
    16h 58m
    £201–702

  3. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London City Airport (LCY)planeJNB - LCY
    15h 30m
    £333–940

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeJNB - LGW
    2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
    15h 18m
    £284–577

  5. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeJNB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wokingtrain
    20h 8m
    £285–1,031

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£203Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Heathrow Terminal 5, England?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and four other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours.

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