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There are 6 ways to get from London to Anuradhapura by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane LHR - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    19h 10m
    Rs 125,753–345,754

  2. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LHR - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Anuradhapurabus bus
    23h 48m

  3. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane LHR - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    21h 47m
    Rs 127,703–357,904

  4. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane LHR - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    23h
    Rs 128,213–351,784

  5. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane LHR - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    25h 6m
    Rs 127,443–350,934

  6. Fly to Koggala, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane LHR - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Anuradhapuratrain train
    34h 20m
    Rs 146,123–340,484

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRs 123,420Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,808.1 km
  • Duration: 19h 10m

What companies run services between London, England and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from London to Anuradhapura. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Anuradhapura. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, then take the bus to Anuradhapura.

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