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

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    17h 7m
    Rs 162,281–681,321

  2. Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane STN - CMB
    18h 14m
    Rs 143,510–431,057

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    17h 40m
    Rs 167,088–689,171

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    15h 56m
    Rs 170,606–717,454

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham 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
    18h 2m
    Rs 160,606–451,454

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRs 113,314Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Colombo. However, 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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