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
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boscombe in November
Estimated hotel price
£52
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Boscombe to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 225 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Boscombe to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 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 (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£65+
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Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£45+
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ibis Styles Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£42+
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Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa - Oceana Collection
3 stars
Good (6.4, 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 £124 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

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 £17.53 and £23.37.

Hiring a car in Boscombe costs £41 per day, on average, or £124 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

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 £17.53 and £23.37.