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How to get fromLondon to Batticaloaby plane, train, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Sigiriya Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane LHR - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    21h 46m
    Rs 106,928–318,026

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane LGW - GIU
    3. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    20h 19m
    Rs 117,452–284,831

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane LHR - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    24h 16m
    Rs 148,878–333,926

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport 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 to Batticaloatrain train
    24h 21m
    Rs 108,878–321,926

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport 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 to Batticaloatrain train
    26h 27m
    Rs 107,808–320,676

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LHR - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    27h 1m

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 109,161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,883.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Batticaloa. 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 Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa.

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