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How to get fromPortsmouth to Sri Lankaby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Portsmouth to Sri Lanka by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    13h 56m
    Rs 136,455–309,847

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    14h 53m
    Rs 142,061–393,779

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 113,885Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,798.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 56m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the train to Horsham, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo.

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