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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Colombo by train, plane, or bus

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

  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    14h 18m

  2. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane STN - CMB
    16h 59m
    Rs 128,326–397,254

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    15h 3m

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LCY - CMB
    18h 57m

  5. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LTN - CMB
    20h 16m

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRs 105,151Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Turkish Airlines and Emirates fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily.

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