Bournemouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bournemouth

With a population of 163.600, Bournemouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bournemouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bournemouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, WestBeach Restaurant (Pier Approach) and Connaught Brasserie (30 West Hill Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, TWELVE EATERY (12 The Triangle) and Art Sushi (42E Poole Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bournemouth.

When to visit Bournemouth

Bournemouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bournemouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bournemouth in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Bournemouth, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Bournemouth

Plane

When flying to Bournemouth, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bournemouth departs from London and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bournemouth, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bournemouth to Leeds takes 5h 17m and costs around £98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £600 for a 9h 10m trip. The train station in Bournemouth is called Bournemouth, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bournemouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 150 km from Bournemouth. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Bournemouth. From London, the bus ride to Bournemouth takes 249 km and will cost you around £16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 426 km. The most popular bus station is Bournemouth University, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Bournemouth. Bournemouth The Westbourne is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bournemouth, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bournemouth departs from London and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bournemouth, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bournemouth to Leeds takes 5h 17m and costs around £98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £600 for a 9h 10m trip. The train station in Bournemouth is called Bournemouth, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bournemouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 150 km from Bournemouth. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Bournemouth. From London, the bus ride to Bournemouth takes 249 km and will cost you around £16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 426 km. The most popular bus station is Bournemouth University, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Bournemouth. Bournemouth The Westbourne is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bournemouth

Airlines serving Bournemouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bournemouth

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bournemouth

Most booked hotels in Bournemouth

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£129+
The Bridge House, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£51+
Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Haven Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£151+
Holiday Inn Express Poole
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£67+
Sandbanks Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£124+

Hiring a car in Bournemouth

Hiring a car in Bournemouth costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Bournemouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.08 and £21.43. The most frequently booked car type in Bournemouth is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bournemouth costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Bournemouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.08 and £21.43. The most frequently booked car type in Bournemouth is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.