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 September
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boscombe in September
Estimated hotel price
£50
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 4 miles 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Boscombe is called Boscombe Pokesdown, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boscombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 92 miles from Boscombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boscombe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

When flying to Boscombe, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 4 miles 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £36 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Boscombe is called Boscombe Pokesdown, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boscombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 92 miles from Boscombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boscombe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,065 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,647 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,839 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,274 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,083 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,295 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boscombe

Most booked hotels in Boscombe

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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£121+
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Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£60+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£63+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£60+
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Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£52+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boscombe, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boscombe, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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