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How to get fromColombo to Bournemouthby plane, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Bournemouth by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CMB - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    14h 23m
    £357–1,569

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CMB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain train
    15h 6m
    £373–1,344

  3. 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
    16h 58m
    £413–1,780

  4. 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
    18h 20m
    £445–1,444

  5. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    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
    16h 41m
    £493–1,354

  6. 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
    19h 21m
    £463–1,622

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration14h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£268Cheapest 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, then take the bus to Bournemouth Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Basingstoke, then take the train to Bournemouth.

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