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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Colombo by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLHR - CMB
    14h 41m
    Rs 123,583–262,664

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLGW - CMB
    17h 21m
    Rs 133,613–233,306

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeBHX - CMB
    18h 13m
    Rs 159,805–445,724

  4. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeSTN - CMB
    18h 7m
    Rs 144,568–475,423

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 92,419Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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