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How to get fromDerby to Sri Lankaby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Sri Lanka by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    14h 37m
    Rs 177,909–307,558

  2. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    17h 18m
    Rs 149,083–282,556

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    16h 21m
    Rs 153,829–309,954

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    15h 9m
    Rs 166,909–352,158

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 111,388Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,956.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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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