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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Colombo by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    14h 18m
    Rs 176,912–357,154

  2. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LTN - CMB
    21h 44m
    Rs 146,162–435,963

  3. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    17h
    Rs 161,510–378,253

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    14h 47m
    Rs 176,212–441,654

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    18h 15m
    Rs 167,309–333,015

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRs 108,034Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,931.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Colombo. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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