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How to get fromBournemouth to East Londonby bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to East London by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to East London

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East London (ELS)plane plane LHR - ELS
    18h 5m
    R 7,887–28,612

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to East London

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to East London (ELS)plane plane LGW - ELS
    21h 3m
    R 7,138–24,199

  3. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to East London (ELS)plane plane BRS - ELS
    22h 8m
    R 7,545–24,920

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to East London

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East London (ELS)plane plane SOU - ELS
    19h 27m
    R 9,329–32,624

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane LHR - PLZ
    3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth Station to East London Windmillbus bus
    23h 22m
    R 9,147–19,982

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East London (ELS) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration15h 44mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,558Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,954.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 5m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and East London, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to East London. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to East London (ELS), then take the taxi to East London. Alternatively, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to East London (ELS), then take the taxi to East London.

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