Rome2Rio

How to get fromLondon to Varkalaby plane, train, or taxi

Find Transport to Varkala

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from London to Varkala by plane, train, or taxi

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

  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane LHR - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    16h 52m
    ₹39,538–80,058

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane LGW - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    17h 27m
    ₹28,547–72,973

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane LGW - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    17h 15m
    ₹29,688–79,143

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane LHR - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi taxi
    16h 59m
    ₹35,397–93,888

  5. Fly London Stansted Airport to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane STN - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    20h 47m
    ₹36,357–114,473

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane LHR - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Varkalatrain train
    22h 52m
    ₹39,977–71,308

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane LHR - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Varkalatrain train
    22h 19m
    ₹32,267–67,288

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane LHR - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain train
    24h 4m
    ₹35,762–101,673

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₹29,426Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from London to Varkala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,467.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 52m

What companies run services between London, England and Varkala, India?

There is no direct connection from London to Varkala. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Varkala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Varkala.

Airlines
Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around India

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides