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How to get fromLondon to Nikkōby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Nikkō by plane or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane LHR - HND
    2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    19h 34m

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Yamagata Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane LHR - GAJ
    2. Take the train from Sakurambo Higashine to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    29h 21m
    ¥67,178–222,846

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane LGW - HND
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    22h 22m

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane LHR - NRT
    2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    20h 49m

  5. Fly London City Airport to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane LCY - NRT
    2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    21h 41m

  6. Fly London City Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane LCY - HND
    2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    21h 56m

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane LGW - NRT
    3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain train
    4. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    21h 32m

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane LGW - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain train
    5. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    26h 1m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket¥58,287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,771.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 34m

What companies run services between London, England and Nikkō, Japan?

There is no direct connection from London to Nikkō. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport (HND), walk to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, take the bus to Kita-Senju Station, walk to Kita-senju, then take the train to Tōbu-nikkō. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport (HND), walk to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, take the bus to Kita-Senju Station, walk to Kita-senju, then take the train to Tōbu-nikkō.

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