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How to get fromCape Town to Bournemouthby plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cape Town 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CPT - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    14h 35m
    £306–839

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CPT - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    19h 10m
    £254–849

  3. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane CPT - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    20h 11m
    £344–1,239

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CPT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Bournemouthtrain train
    15h 28m
    £351–767

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CPT - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 44m
    £403–1,106

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CPT - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    17h 53m
    £372–974

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane CPT - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    21h 51m
    £422–1,107

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,120.1 mi
  • Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Bournemouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Bournemouth. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT 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 Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, then take the train to Bournemouth.

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