The guide to your holiday in Bournemouth
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Bournemouth Travel

 www.holidaybournemouth.com

Bournemouth Airport:  www.bournemouthairport.com

Bournemouth Airport is an ever developing local airport offering travel to and from Bournemouth from a number of European & NationalDestinations.

On their site you can view:

·         flight information both live and future

·         car parking

·         to and from the airport by all means of transport both public and private

·         car rental from the airport

·         shops and services and much more.

 Bournemouth Train Station:  www.nationalrail.co.uk  

Bournemouth Train Station is called ‘Bournemouth’

Address:

Holdenhurst Road

Bournemouth

BH8 8HX.

It is a 24 hour station with full time staffing levels.  There is staffed information point with pre purchase ticket collection and self service ticket machines available 24/7. 

The Ticket Office hours are:

·         Monday to Friday – 0540 to 2040

·         Saturday – 24 hours

·         Sunday – 24 hours

There are a number of websites where you can book tickets to and from Bournemouth for automated purchase.  Please find an example of some of the multiple sites that are available.

·         www.southwesttrains.co.uk

·         www.southernrailway.com

·         www.directrail.com

·         www.redspottedhanky.com

 

Bournemouth Taxi & Private Car Service: www.taxisbournemouth.co.uk

There are numerous taxi & private car hire companies that operate in and around Bournemouth.  www.holidaybournemouth.com  does not have any affiliated or preferred service so it is a matter of customer choice.  Please find a sample list below:

·         www.streamlinewarrenstaxis.co.uk

·         www.taxibournemouthairport.co.uk

·         www.556677.com

·         www.airporttaxi-uk.co.uk

Car Hire:

Bournemouth Bus Services:  www.bybus.co.uk

The main bus service is operated by Transdev ‘Yellow Buses’ in Bournemouth town.  Their 120 strong fleet includes some of the most modern and comfortable buses on the road.  If you haven’t used public transport for a few years you could be in for a pleasant surprise.  Nearly a quarter of the fleet boasts leather seats, wood effect floor and low floor easy access.  They accommodate over 13 million customers every year.

They can be contacted for latest travel information via their website or:

·         Traveline for times: 0871 200 22 33

·         Customer Services: 01202 63 60 00

·         Email: wecanhelp@yellowbuses.co.uk

·         Timetables can be found on: http://www.bybus.co.uk/timetables

Wilts & Dorset Bus Service: www.wdbus.co.uk

Wilts & Dorset Bus service operates between the New Forest/Salisbury City/Bournemouth & Poole and Purbeck.  Wilts & Dorset is the name for quality bus service.  Their frequent cross country network also links major towns and cities across the area.

They can be contacted for latest travel information via their website or:

·         Services: 01983 827005 – weekdays 0900-1700

·         Email: enquires@wdbus.co.uk

·         Timetables can be found on: www.wdbus.co.uk/bus-times

Bournemouth’s Road Network:

Bournemouth is located to the east of the Jurassic Coast boasting 95miles of mainly unspoilt beautiful coastline.  The principle route into the town centre is the A338, a dual carriageway with joins the A35 & A31 via Poole, the major trunk road to and from the South West to the A31 Ringwood Road and M27 connecting to Southampton.  From here the M3 is available to take you to the capital City London.  The A35 heading east from Bournemouth ‘Christchurch Road’ will take you East along the coast through Christchurch and towards Lyndhurst North East and Lymington East on the A337.   



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