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How to get fromLondon to Dakarby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Dakar by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LHR - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    12h 16m
    $336–854

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LGW - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    12h 44m
    $177–794

  3. Fly London Stansted Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane STN - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    13h 6m
    $214–548

  4. Fly London City Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane LCY - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    15h 24m
    $274–866

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane LHR - BJL
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    18h 29m
    $282–1,025

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,434.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between London, England and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from London to Dakar. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation.

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