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 4 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 November
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boscombe in November
Estimated hotel price
£51
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 London and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Boscombe. 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 135 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 280 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 London and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Boscombe. 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 135 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 280 miles.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boscombe

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Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£48+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£55+
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ibis Styles Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£46+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£38+
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Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - Oceana Collection
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£44+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Hiring a car in Boscombe costs £41 per day, on average, or £162 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Boscombe.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23.

Hiring a car in Boscombe costs £41 per day, on average, or £162 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Boscombe.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23.