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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 £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 Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Wimborne, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 £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 Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Wimborne

Airlines serving Wimborne

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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 £3,133 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)
£96+
1777. At The Albion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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)
£53+

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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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 £17.80 and £23.73. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimborne, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.