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

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

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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
    19h 57m
    Rs 127,544–348,301

  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 2m
    Rs 316,394–481,101

  3. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane LHR - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    22h 26m
    Rs 128,794–362,581

  4. 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 25m
    Rs 130,144–351,401

  5. 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 41m
    Rs 129,324–351,851

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRs 124,024Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,840.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 57m

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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