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
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimborne in October
Estimated hotel price
£69
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Wimborne to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Wimborne to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Wimborne

Airlines serving Wimborne

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wimborne

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £3,109 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)
£97+
1777. At The Albion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Horton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£82+
The Minster Arms
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£75+
King's Head Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£86+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£52+

Hiring a car in Wimborne

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £68 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimborne, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £68 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimborne, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.