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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Eurostar. 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 £25 for a 1h 42m 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

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 £4. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 160 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 Eurostar. 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 £25 for a 1h 42m 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

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 £4. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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)
£71+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£85+
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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)
£39+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£45+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£33+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.