"Since Pat & I discovered Balincourt in 2001, we have visited you two or three times each year. It is just what we want - clean, comfortable, smartly decorated; the food is good, wholesome home cooking without being over-rich; the hotel is quiet and peaceful"

Where we are

Situated only 2 ½ hrs drive (the time usually taken to drive to the airport and check in) from Birmingham and London, Bournemouth presents itself as a destination that is conveniently only a short drive for many, and brings with it more benefits than most European destinations.

Car

To travel to Bournemouth it takes approximately 2 ½ hrs from Birmingham and London. From London head down to the M3 from the M25 and then onto the M27 and then the A31 followed by the A338. From Birmingham head to the M40 and then onto the A34 and then the M3 followed by the M27 and then the A31 followed by the A338. Use the AA route planner to plan your journey and for guidance on how long it will take to travel to Bournemouth.

Coaches

Coaches leave London every ½ hr taking approx 4 hrs to arrive in Bournemouth.
Coaches leave Birmingham every hour taking approx 6 hrs to arrive in Bournemouth.
Visit www.nationalexpress.com for coach times and ticket information.

Train

Trains leave London every ½ hour taking approx 2 ½ hrs to arrive in Bournemouth.
Trains leave Birmingham every hour taking approx 3 ½ hrs to arrive in Bournemouth. Visit www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk for train times and ticket information.