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How to get fromBournemouth to Colomboby train, plane or bus

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

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    14h 50m
    Rs 150,969–451,195

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane STN - CMB
    19h 29m
    Rs 144,611–447,336

  3. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    15h 11m
    Rs 146,037–678,615

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    20h 34m
    Rs 206,997–743,751

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRs 98,387Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 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. Alternatively, 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.

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