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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Colombo by train or plane

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    16h 49m
    Rs 161,155–679,830

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane STN - CMB
    18h 6m
    Rs 148,561–446,499

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    15h 13m
    Rs 164,061–713,899

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    18h 40m
    Rs 152,661–445,698

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    17h 44m
    Rs 174,455–705,930

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRs 113,262Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Colombo. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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