Introduction
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.

When to visit Boscombe

Boscombe in November
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boscombe in November
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 flight to Boscombe from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Boscombe to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $52 for a 1h 36m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 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 flight to Boscombe from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Boscombe to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $52 for a 1h 36m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Boscombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,692 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,025 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,840 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,076 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,139 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,124 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,661 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boscombe

Most booked hotels in Boscombe

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$188+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$102+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$81+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.97 and $50.63.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.97 and $50.63.