What is the cheapest way to get from London to Grahamstown?

The cheapest way to get from London to Grahamstown is to fly and bus which costs R 7 500 - R 18 000 and takes 18h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Grahamstown?

The fastest way to get from London to Grahamstown is to fly and bus which takes 18h 54m and costs R 7 500 - R 18 000.

How far is it from London to Grahamstown?

The distance between London and Grahamstown is 9993 km.

How long does it take to get from London to Grahamstown?

It takes approximately 18h 54m to get from London to Grahamstown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between London and Grahamstown?

Grahamstown is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 7:04 PM in London and 9:04 PM in Grahamstown.

Where can I stay near Grahamstown?

There are 70+ hotels available in Grahamstown.

London to Grahamstown - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane LHR - PLZ
2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
18h 54m
R 7,602–17,117
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Port Elizabeth, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane LTN - PLZ
3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
24h 31m
R 6,633–21,065
Fly London Heathrow Airport to East London, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East London (ELS)plane LHR - ELS
2. Take the bus from East London to Grahamstownbus
19h 45m
R 7,772–34,297
Fly London City Airport to Port Elizabeth, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane LCY - PLZ
2. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Grahamstownbus
22h 8m
R 8,919–29,592
Fly London City Airport to East London, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to East London (ELS)plane LCY - ELS
2. Take the bus from East London to Grahamstownbus
21h 54m
R 10,589–34,772

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

36Weekly Planes

15h 40mAverage Duration

R 6,291Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Grahamstown.

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Distance: 9,993 km
Duration: 18h 54m

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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