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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to London is to bus and fly which costs £290 - £480 and takes 16h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to London is to bus and fly which takes 12h 23m and costs £330 - £700.

How far is it from Nairobi to London?

The distance between Nairobi and London is 4317 miles.

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

It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Nairobi to London, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and London?

London is 2h behind Nairobi. It is currently 6:05 AM in Nairobi and 4:05 AM in London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 3660+ hotels available in London.

Nairobi to London - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to London by bus, plane, 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.

Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NBO - LHR
12h 23m
£331–686
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NBO - STN
16h 19m
£299–476
Bus, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NBO - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
12h 36m
£324–581
Bus, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NBO - LCY
14h 18m
£503–1,905
Bus, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NBO - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
19h 25m
£341–1,171
Bus, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane NBO - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain
16h 38m
£548–2,107

Nairobi (NBO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,291.9 mi
Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and London, England?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to London. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, then take the train to London Paddington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, then take the train to London Victoria.

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