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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Boscombe to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boscombe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Boscombe to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boscombe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boscombe

Most booked hotels in Boscombe

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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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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£41+
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Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£37+
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The Trouville Bournemouth
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£40+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63.