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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane BHX - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 14h
    $311–887

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane MAN - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    29h 35m
    $344–1,218

  3. Fly Manchester Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane MAN - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 29m
    $349–1,178

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,771.9 km
  • Duration: 3d 14h

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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