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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Preston is to fly and train which costs £330 - £650 and takes 14h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Preston is to fly and train which takes 14h 51m and costs £330 - £650.

How far is it from Colombo to Preston?

The distance between Colombo and Preston is 5592 miles.

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

It takes approximately 14h 51m to get from Colombo to Preston, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Preston?

Preston is 4h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 4:21 PM in Colombo and 11:51 AM in Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2321+ hotels available in Preston.

Colombo to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CMB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
14h 51m
£334–652
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 International to Prestontrain
17h 7m
£365–739
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 Euston to Prestontrain
15h 6m
£398–822
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CMB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
17h 43m
£418–588
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CMB - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
19h 51m
£380–1,009
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 London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
15h 13m
£409–785
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CMB - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
17h 30m
£445–1,254

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

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14h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 5,559.7 mi
Duration: 14h 51m

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

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

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