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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Colombo by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

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    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 19m
    Rs 155,152–443,403

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    17h 5m
    Rs 158,495–676,206

  3. 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
    15h 18m
    Rs 166,152–713,403

  4. 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 8m
    Rs 167,166–690,829

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRs 98,387Cheapest Price
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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 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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