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

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane LHR - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    19h 47m

  2. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane LHR - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    22h 2m
    Rs 104,752–310,277

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane LHR - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    22h 55m

  4. Fly to Hatton, train, bus

    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 bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus bus
    27h 20m
    Rs 105,282–309,437

  5. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LHR - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    25h 46m

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRs 96,441Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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