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.

Where to Eat in Wimborne

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Inn (The Old Inn) and Renoufs Cheese and Wine Restaurant - Wimborne (9 West Borough) are great picks.

When to visit Wimborne

Wimborne in October
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimborne in October
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimborne to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip.

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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimborne to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip.

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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Wimborne

Airlines serving Wimborne

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wimborne

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £3,115 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wimborne

Most booked hotels in Wimborne

Gordon House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£103+
1777. At The Albion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Horton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Minster Arms
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£74+
King's Head Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£85+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£46+

Hiring a car in Wimborne

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £84 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Wimborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £84 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Wimborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.