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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 London Heathrow Airport 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 34m
    Rs 117,395–317,273

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

    cheapest
    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 bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    19h 7m
    Rs 107,921–284,068

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport 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 32m
    Rs 121,195–321,873

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport 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 56m
    Rs 243,685–466,173

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport 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 48m
    Rs 118,825–320,523

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 111,164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,840.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 34m

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 Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, take the bus to Trincomalee, then take the taxi to Nilaveli.

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