Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wimborne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wimborne

With a population of 14,884, Wimborne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wimborne to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Wimborne

Skate Park, Cafe, soft play centre
Activities•For Kids

Where to Eat in Wimborne

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Inn (The Old Inn) and BEAR Wimborne (71 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Wimborne

Wimborne in January
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimborne in January
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wimborne

Plane

When flying to Wimborne, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wimborne.

Car

Another option to get to Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Wimborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimborne using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £24. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 350 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wimborne, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wimborne.

Car

Another option to get to Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Wimborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimborne using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £24. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 350 miles.

Airports near Wimborne

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Wimborne

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 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 Wimborne

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Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£75+
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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 Wimborne

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Wimborne.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Wimborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.87 and £25.16.

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Wimborne.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Wimborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.87 and £25.16.