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How to get fromColombo to Bournemouthby plane, bus or train

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There are 8 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)planeCMB - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    14h 30m
    £314–671

  2. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeCMB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
    17h 28m
    £372–1,150

  3. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeCMB - STN
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
    17h 16m
    £364–1,226

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London City Airport (LCY)planeCMB - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
    16h 58m
    £548–1,203

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeCMB - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
    17h 27m
    £355–564

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeCMB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
    18h 17m
    £350–1,141

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeCMB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    20h 21m
    £319–1,003

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCMB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
    20h 6m
    £318–647

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£290Cheapest 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 Bandaranaike International 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth.

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