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How to get fromColombo to Swanseaby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Swansea by plane or train

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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 Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    15h 33m
    £431–1,720

  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 Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    18h 3m
    £390–1,150

  3. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane CMB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    18h 56m
    £537–1,457

  4. 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 New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    18h 4m
    £439–1,662

  5. 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 London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    18h 14m
    £513–1,526

  6. 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 Wilmslow to Swanseatrain train
    19h 18m
    £438–1,668

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CMB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    17h 36m
    £471–1,398

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£392Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Swansea. However, 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, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 905 bus to Rhoose station, walk to Rhoose, take the train to Bridgend, then take the train to Swansea.

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