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How to get fromColombo to Leicesterby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Leicester by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CMB - BHX
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 51m
    £325–584

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    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 Leicestertrain train
    14h 3m
    £343–726

  3. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    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 Leicestertrain train
    14h 25m
    £366–709

  4. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CMB - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    16h 59m
    £440–1,404

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CMB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    16h 25m
    £360–642

  6. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane CMB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    18h 45m
    £458–619

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration15h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,528.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Leicester. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, then take the bus to St Margaret's Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Leicester.

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