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There are 4 ways to get from London to Gilgil by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LHR - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    14h 33m
    $457–811

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LGW - NBO
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    15h 11m
    $398–1,151

  3. Fly London City Airport to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LCY - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    17h 20m
    $455–1,523

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane LHR - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Gilgilcar car
    16h 12m
    $545–1,387

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,022.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 33m

What companies run services between London, England and Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from London to Gilgil. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Gilgil. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Gilgil.

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