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How to get fromColombo to Canterburyby plane, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CMB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    14h 47m
    £312–687

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CMB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    16h 34m
    £264–552

  3. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CMB - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    16h 17m
    £306–1,046

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CMB - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    16h 8m
    £589–830

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CMB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    17h 36m
    £358–1,121

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£280Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Canterbury. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Canterbury West. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), walk to Coach Station, take the bus to Stratford City Bus Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Canterbury West.

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