Boscombe Beach
It's simple to reach Boscombe Beach, in Bournemouth, by train. Simply hop on a train to Bournemouth station and then it's just a 15 minute walk through town.
Boscombe Beach in Bournemouth is part of the long stretch all along this part of the coast.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 05:40:00 until 20:40:00
- Saturday open from 05:40:00 until 20:40:00
- Sunday open from 06:40:00 until 20:40:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at all times. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
| Lost Property | Available |
| Lost Property Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main car park to Platforms 1 and 2 (for most trains towards London Waterloo). There is level access from the bus and coach station to Platforms 3 and 4 (for most trains towards Weymouth) via a separate entrance. There are long and steep ramps between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: radar@radar.org.uk. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | Please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0345 6000 650 |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Main |
|---|---|
| Car parking spaces | 329 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 118 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Compound |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Bournemouth station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Bournemouth
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Bournemouth station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Winchester | South Western Railway | 09:05 | 2 | On time |
| to Weymouth | South Western Railway | 09:11 | 4 | On time |
| to London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 09:22 | 2 | On time |
| to Weymouth | South Western Railway | 09:33 | 3 | On time |
| to Manchester Piccadilly | CrossCountry | 09:45 | 2 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Poole | South Western Railway | 09:02 | 2 | On time |
| from London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 09:10 | 4 | On time |
| from Birmingham New Street | CrossCountry | 09:14 | 3 | On time |
| from Weymouth | South Western Railway | 09:17 | 2 | On time |
| from London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 09:28 | 3 | On time |
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