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How to get fromColombo to Leicesterby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Leicester by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CMB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    15h 55m
    £339–657

  2. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CMB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    14h 3m
    £343–726

  3. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CMB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    14h 24m
    £406–660

  4. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CMB - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    17h 9m
    £440–1,304

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CMB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    16h 58m
    £360–642

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CMB - LCY
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    16h 53m
    £565–1,998

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane CMB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    18h 54m
    £458–619

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration14h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,541.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Leicester. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Leicester. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Leicester.

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