Wimborne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wimborne

With a population of 14,884, Wimborne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wimborne to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wimborne

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Inn (The Old Inn) and Renoufs Cheese and Wine Restaurant - Wimborne (9 West Borough) are great picks.

When to visit Wimborne

Wimborne in April
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimborne in April
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wimborne

Plane

When flying to Wimborne, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimborne to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Wimborne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wimborne, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimborne to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Wimborne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Wimborne

Airlines serving Wimborne

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,932 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wimborne

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,628 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wimborne

Most booked hotels in Wimborne

Gordon House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£91+
1777. At The Albion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Horton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
The Minster Arms
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£74+
King's Head Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£81+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£41+

Hiring a car in Wimborne

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Wimborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Wimborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Wimborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Wimborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.