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There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Colombo by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLHR - CMB
    14h 29m
    Rs 136,717–301,106

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeBHX - CMB
    17h 26m
    Rs 133,075–363,625

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLCY - CMB
    17h 10m
    Rs 246,117–506,756

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeMAN - CMB
    19h 25m
    Rs 134,775–249,825

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 90,992Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bath, England and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Bath to Colombo. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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