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

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane LHR - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus bus
    18h 55m
    R 8,616–20,213

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Port Elizabeth, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane LTN - PLZ
    3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus bus
    22h 31m
    R 6,773–23,031

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to East London, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East London (ELS)plane plane LHR - ELS
    2. Take the bus from East London to Grahamstownbus bus
    19h 43m
    R 8,786–30,393

  4. Fly London City Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane LCY - PLZ
    2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus bus
    21h 43m
    R 9,917–32,578

  5. Fly London City Airport to East London, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to East London (ELS)plane plane LCY - ELS
    2. Take the bus from East London to Grahamstownbus bus
    21h 56m
    R 10,587–36,758

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration15h 27mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,059Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,993 km
  • Duration: 18h 55m

What companies run services between London, England and Grahamstown, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from London to Grahamstown. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Port Elizabeth (PLZ), take the taxi to Port Elizabeth, then take the bus to Grahamstown. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to East London (ELS), take the taxi to East London, then take the bus to Grahamstown.

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