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How to get fromSheffield to Timbuktuby train, plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LHR - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    38h 3m
    $422–1,289

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane MAN - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    36h 2m
    $331–1,137

  3. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LGW - GAQ
    4. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    38h 56m
    $407–1,221

  4. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Mopti, drive

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Mopti (MZI)plane plane LBA - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 8h
    $435–1,422

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Mopti, drive

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mopti (MZI)plane plane LHR - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 1h
    $447–1,269

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Mopti, drive

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Mopti (MZI)plane plane MAN - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    47h 7m
    $366–1,167

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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