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 September
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boscombe in September
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Boscombe to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 34m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boscombe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 217 km and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 274 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 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Boscombe, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Boscombe to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 34m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boscombe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Boscombe takes 217 km and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Boscombe

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Boscombe

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,303 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boscombe

Most booked hotels in Boscombe

Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$273+
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Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$127+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$141+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$140+
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Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$120+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$107+
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Hiring a car in Boscombe

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.50 and $47.34. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boscombe, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.50 and $47.34. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boscombe, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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