Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boscombe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boscombe

Boscombe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Boscombe has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Boscombe

Marvo Mysteries Escape Room Bournemouth
Activities

When to visit Boscombe

Boscombe in January
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boscombe in January
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boscombe

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Boscombe to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m trip. The train station in Boscombe is called Boscombe Pokesdown, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boscombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 148 km from Boscombe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Boscombe to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m trip. The train station in Boscombe is called Boscombe Pokesdown, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boscombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 148 km from Boscombe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,152 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,241 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,694 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,383 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boscombe

Most booked hotels in Boscombe

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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£53+
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Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£44+
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ibis Styles Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£37+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Boscombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.05 and £21.39.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Boscombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.05 and £21.39.