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. Ferndown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Ferndown in December
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ferndown in December
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ferndown

Plane

When flying to Ferndown, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ferndown from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ferndown, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ferndown to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ferndown is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 90 miles from Ferndown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ferndown, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Ferndown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ferndown, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ferndown from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ferndown, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Ferndown to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ferndown is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 90 miles from Ferndown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ferndown, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Ferndown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Ferndown

Airlines serving Ferndown

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ferndown

Most booked hotels in Ferndown

The Bridge House, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2234 reviews)
$108+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.5, 25 reviews)
$66+
Smugglers Cottage
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$106+
Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$96+
Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, 3396 reviews)
$70+
Heathlands Hotel Bournemouth
2 stars
Good (6.1, 5881 reviews)
$64+

Renting a car in Ferndown

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ferndown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ferndown, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ferndown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ferndown, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.