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How to get fromColombo to Derbyby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Derby by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeCMB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
    15h 38m
    £337–867

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCMB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
    16h 7m
    £301–517

  3. 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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
    15h 16m
    £339–787

  4. 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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
    16h 57m
    £374–1,310

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeCMB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
    17h 5m
    £361–638

  6. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle (NCL)planeCMB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Derbytrain
    17h 58m
    £398–1,505

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£267Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Derby. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Derby. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Derby.

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