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How to get fromDurham to Bournemouthby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Bournemouth by plane or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Southampton Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane RDU - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    17h 21m
    £285–1,347

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane RDU - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    15h 33m
    £224–675

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane RDU - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    13h 56m
    £315–977

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane RDU - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    17h 5m
    £433–922

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane RDU - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 37m
    £315–652

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane RDU - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    19h 2m
    £366–1,567

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CLT - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 52m
    £373–983

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£278Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Bournemouth. However, you can take the line 700 bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take the line 700 bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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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