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How to get fromBournemouth to Sri Lankaby train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Sri Lanka by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    14h 39m
    Rs 167,702–367,827

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    15h 2m
    Rs 140,928–372,483

  3. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane LHR - JAF
    22h 10m
    Rs 308,928–470,183

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 115,851Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,909 km
  • Duration: 14h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo.

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