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. Boscombe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 London and takes around 5h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Boscombe. 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 London, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 209 km and will cost you around £20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 459 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 London and takes around 5h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Boscombe. 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 London, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 209 km and will cost you around £20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 459 km.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boscombe

Most booked hotels in Boscombe

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Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£76+
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Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£48+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£56+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£40+
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Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - Oceana Collection
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£49+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Hiring a car in Boscombe costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Boscombe.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.90 and £25.20.

Hiring a car in Boscombe costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Boscombe.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.90 and £25.20.