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

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Trincomalee 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 19m
    Rs 106,428–316,026

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

    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
    18h 52m
    Rs 116,952–282,831

  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 17m
    Rs 110,228–320,626

  4. 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 Trincomaleebus bus
    25h 58m

  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 Trincomaleebus bus
    26h 42m
    Rs 107,408–320,176

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 109,161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,827 km
  • Duration: 20h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Trincomalee. 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 bus to Trincomalee. 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 bus to Trincomalee.

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