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 November
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boscombe in November
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Boscombe to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 145 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Boscombe to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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)
£70+
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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£86+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£43+
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ibis Styles Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£36+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£34+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65.