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How to get fromColombo to Blackpoolby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Blackpool by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCMB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    15h 59m
    £305–506

  2. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeCMB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool Northtrain
    20h 15m
    £327–991

  3. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeCMB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
    18h 1m
    £326–922

  4. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle (NCL)planeCMB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
    18h 50m
    £352–1,254

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeCMB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
    16h 11m
    £367–875

  6. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeCMB - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
    17h 59m
    £397–1,381

  7. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeCMB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
    18h 22m
    £353–572

  8. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCMB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    18h 31m
    £307–958

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration15h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£237Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Blackpool. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, take the bus to Station C, walk to Leeds, then take the train to Blackpool North.

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