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
When to visit Boscombe
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 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Boscombe to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boscombe, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Boscombe
Where to stay in popular areas of Boscombe
Most booked hotels in Boscombe
Hiring a car in Boscombe
Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.41 and £21.87. The most frequently booked car type in Boscombe is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.