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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLHR - CMB
    13h 39m
    Rs 126,839–258,070

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLGW - CMB
    16h 7m
    Rs 127,322–201,704

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLCY - CMB
    15h 35m
    Rs 222,563–456,042

  4. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeSTN - CMB
    16h 19m
    Rs 140,113–453,942

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeMAN - CMB
    18h 9m
    Rs 137,753–278,481

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 90,953Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ilford, England and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Swiss, Edelweiss Air, and three other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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