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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Trincomalee by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeMAN - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    21h 52m
    Rs 92,190–245,756

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeLHR - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    24h 42m
    Rs 118,731–389,236

  3. Fly Manchester Airport to Kandy, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kandy (KDW)planeMAN - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi
    3. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomaleetrain
    25h 41m
    Rs 95,210–252,356

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Kandy, taxi, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kandy (KDW)planeLHR - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi
    4. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomaleetrain
    28h 31m
    Rs 121,751–395,836

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 85,866Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Euston, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Tottenham Court Road station, walk to Tottenham Court Road Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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