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
£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 11h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Boscombe. The train journey from Boscombe to Edinburgh takes 8h 35m and costs around £228 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mumbai, expect to pay about £946 for a 18h 45m 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 U-Save, 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 130 miles and will cost you around £16. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 415 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 11h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Boscombe. The train journey from Boscombe to Edinburgh takes 8h 35m and costs around £228 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mumbai, expect to pay about £946 for a 18h 45m 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 U-Save, 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 130 miles and will cost you around £16. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 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)
£45+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£54+
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ibis Styles Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£35+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£37+
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Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - Oceana Collection
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£42+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£36+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Hiring a car in Boscombe costs £41 per day, on average, or £122 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.59 and £23.45.

Hiring a car in Boscombe costs £41 per day, on average, or £122 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.59 and £23.45.