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Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a Dorset seaside town with seven miles of coastline, including Bournemouth Beach, Durley Chine, Alum Chine, Boscombe and Southbourne. It is also described as a green town with over 2,000 acres of parks and gardens.
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Where to stay
- Bournemouth town centreCentral, between the station, shops and the beach
- BoscombeBeachside district about 10 minutes east of the centre
- SouthbourneQuieter clifftop and beach area to the east
- WestbourneVillage-style area with shops, close to the Chines
- PooleHarbour town about 20 minutes away by car
Getting there
- Bournemouth station (Holdenhurst Road, BH8 8HX) is managed by South Western Railway and has 414 parking spaces
- Direct trains run to and from London Waterloo, taking approximately 1 hour 50 minutes
- Bournemouth Coach Station is part of the Bournemouth Interchange next to the railway station, with National Express services to London Victoria
- By road, take the A338 (Wessex Way) from the M3/M27, or the A35 from the west; the 737 morebus links Bournemouth Airport with the town centre
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near Bournemouth?
Bournemouth town centre: Central, between the station, shops and the beach. Boscombe: Beachside district about 10 minutes east of the centre. Southbourne: Quieter clifftop and beach area to the east. Westbourne: Village-style area with shops, close to the Chines. Poole: Harbour town about 20 minutes away by car.
How do I get to Bournemouth?
Bournemouth station (Holdenhurst Road, BH8 8HX) is managed by South Western Railway and has 414 parking spaces. Direct trains run to and from London Waterloo, taking approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. Bournemouth Coach Station is part of the Bournemouth Interchange next to the railway station, with National Express services to London Victoria. By road, take the A338 (Wessex Way) from the M3/M27, or the A35 from the west; the 737 morebus links Bournemouth Airport with the town centre.
Any tips for visiting Bournemouth?
The PayByPhone app is the usual way to pay for parking in the town. Beach-side hotels book up in summer, so reserve early.
Which airport is closest to Bournemouth?
The nearest airport on this site is Bournemouth Airport, about 4 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.