What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 150000 - Rs. 310000 and takes 15h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Colombo is to train and fly which takes 14h 32m and costs Rs. 170000 - Rs. 320000.

How far is it from Birmingham to Colombo?

The distance between Birmingham and Colombo is 8854 km.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Colombo?

It takes approximately 15h 44m to get from Birmingham to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Colombo?

Colombo is 4h 30m ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 4:25 PM in Birmingham and 8:55 PM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Colombo.

Birmingham to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly from Birmingham Airport
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1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BHX - CMB
15h 44m
Rs 149,700–303,957
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane LGW - CMB
14h 32m
Rs 171,949–318,660
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MAN - CMB
17h 23m
Rs 154,528–290,860
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane LHR - CMB
15h 20m
Rs 160,999–354,160

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

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14h 6mAverage Duration

Rs 102,637Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,854.1 km
Duration: 15h 44m

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

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.

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