Ferndown travel guide
Ferndown Tourism | Ferndown Guide
You're Going to Love Ferndown
With a population of 17,650, Ferndown is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ferndown has to offer.
Where to Eat in Ferndown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Spikes Bistro at Dudsbury Hotel, Golf Club & Spa (64 Christchurch Road) and Horns Inn Ferndown (182 Christchurch Road) are great picks.
When to visit Ferndown
How to Get to Ferndown
Plane
When flying to Ferndown, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ferndown departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ferndown, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ferndown to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ferndown is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 km from Ferndown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ferndown, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ferndown takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Ferndown
Where to stay in Ferndown
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £331 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ferndown
Most booked hotels in Ferndown
Hiring a car in Ferndown
Hiring a car in Ferndown costs £48 per day, on average, or £143 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ferndown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ferndown, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.