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 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 Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 49m 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 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 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 274 km.

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 Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 49m 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 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 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,668 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,133 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,112 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boscombe

Most booked hotels in Boscombe

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Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£81+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£44+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£34+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£34+
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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 £16.37 and £21.82.

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 £16.37 and £21.82.