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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Preston 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 Prestontrain
    15h 21m
    £303–494

  2. 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
    17h 29m
    £323–911

  3. 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 Prestontrain
    19h 49m
    £327–976

  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 19m
    £349–1,243

  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
    15h 39m
    £364–864

  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 25m
    £384–1,372

  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
    17h 50m
    £340–561

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration15h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£236Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Preston. 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 Preston. Alternatively, 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, then take the train to Preston.

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