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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £370 - £700 and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 14h 33m and costs £380 - £850.

How far is it from Colombo to Cardiff?

The distance between Colombo and Cardiff is 5607 miles.

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

It takes approximately 17h 26m to get from Colombo to Cardiff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 4h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 11:29 PM in Colombo and 6:59 PM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1718+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Colombo to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Cardiff by plane or train

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Fly to Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane CMB - CWL
17h 26m
£466–1,333
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CMB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
17h 11m
£317–862
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CMB - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
14h 33m
£380–829
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CMB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
17h 5m
£387–761
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CMB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
15h 38m
£398–709
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CMB - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
17h 13m
£470–1,390
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CMB - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
18h 5m
£371–687
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CMB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
17h 26m
£492–1,384

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

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19h 15mAverage Duration

£440Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,574.1 mi
Duration: 17h 26m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Cardiff, Wales?

IndiGo Airlines, KLM, and five other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) every 4 hours.

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