As a gateway to Wessex and the south-west of England, Bournemouth lies within one of the richest parts of Britain in terms of visible archaeological remains. Getting to Bournemouth Bournemouth is easily accessible from all parts of Europe, by air, train, bus, and ferry. Direct flights to the UK are most conveniently made to London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports. Alternatively take the underground from Heathrow to central London and connect to Bournemouth by train from Waterloo Station. An hourly direct rail link runs from Gatwick Airport to Bournemouth.
Buses are also available.
Change at London Waterloo for Bournemouth trains. Alternatively, use ferries to Portsmouth and train to Bournemouth. By road, Bournemouth is connected to the national motorway system via the A35 which joins the M27 along the south coast. The M27 links to the M3 and via the A34 to the M40 and M6 to the Midlands and north. Local buses and taxis are available at the Bournemouth Travel Interchange.