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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLHR - CMB
    14h 52m
    Rs 128,170–319,937

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeSTN - CMB
    17h 31m
    Rs 96,048–334,379

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeBHX - CMB
    16h 30m
    Rs 123,490–415,293

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLGW - CMB
    16h 53m
    Rs 108,370–234,437

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeMAN - CMB
    17h 27m
    Rs 124,439–249,063

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 97,239Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, 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.

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