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

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  1. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLHR - CMB
    15h 6m
    Rs 136,869–283,704

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeSTN - CMB
    18h 8m
    Rs 99,584–305,476

  3. 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 20m
    Rs 108,555–274,472

  4. 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 119,808–525,763

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 92,893Cheapest 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 train to Reading, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, 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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