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How to get fromColombo to Bournemouthby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Bournemouth by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane CMB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    18h 11m
    £584–1,855

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CMB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    14h 53m
    £353–1,045

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CMB - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    14h 49m
    £411–1,670

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CMB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    20h 4m
    £384–970

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CMB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    17h 51m
    £446–1,655

  6. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CMB - STN
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    18h 15m
    £450–1,365

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CMB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train
    20h 3m
    £504–1,722

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane CMB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    17h 11m
    £463–1,373

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration19h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£475Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Bournemouth. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Reading, then take the train to Bournemouth.

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