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There are 5 ways to get from London to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LHR - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 16m
    $740–2,757

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LTN - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    25h 58m
    $400–2,748

  3. Fly from London City Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LCY - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 38m
    $1,028–3,519

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, Train + Bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane LGW - CUZ
    3. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 9m
    $1,091–3,247

  5. Fly from London Stansted Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane STN - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 26m
    $428–2,851

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,088.5 km
  • Duration: 26h 16m

What companies run services between London, England and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from London to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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