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How to get fromLondon to Nilaveliby plane, bus, train, taxi, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Nilaveli by plane, bus, train, taxi, or ferry

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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 Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    20h 29m
    Rs 117,353–327,155

  2. Fly to Jaffna, train, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LHR - JAF
    2. Take the train from Chunnakam to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    25h 1m
    Rs 243,643–466,055

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane LHR - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    22h 27m
    Rs 121,153–331,755

  4. Fly to Hatton, train, bus

    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 bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus bus
    26h 43m
    Rs 118,783–330,405

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train, ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyatrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    30h 49m
    Rs 121,774–306,956

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration17h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 110,747Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,840.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Nilaveli. 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, take the bus to Trincomalee, then take the taxi to Nilaveli. 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 Chunnakam, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Nilaveli.

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