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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Sri Lanka by train or plane

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    15h 57m
    Rs 140,430–205,375

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kandy

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAN - KDW
    19h 2m
    Rs 104,030–273,775

  3. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    16h 35m
    Rs 154,419–317,099

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    15h 33m
    Rs 155,557–307,579

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    15h 31m
    Rs 175,417–276,939

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRs 86,750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,939.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 57m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Stafford, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo.

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