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There are 5 ways to get from London to Batticaloa by plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane LHR - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    22h 48m
    Rs 106,583–307,312

  2. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane LHR - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    21h 6m
    Rs 113,033–312,812

  3. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane LHR - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    24h 26m
    Rs 129,533–351,812

  4. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane LHR - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    27h 25m
    Rs 107,463–314,562

  5. Fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LHR - JAF
    2. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mahotrain train
    3. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    29h 41m
    Rs 177,523–318,282

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRs 102,529Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between London, England and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from London to Batticaloa. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Batticaloa.

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