We have a number of car parks with coach spots, as well as coach drop-off points close to key locations. Please refer to the tariff boards for current charges.
Kings Park car park is next to Bournemouth Football Ground (AFC), Vitality Stadium, Dean Court, Kings Park Drive, Boscombe. Approximately 2 miles from Bournemouth town centre.
Queens Park car park is just off the A338 Wessex Way, under a mile from Bournemouth town centre. Nearest toilet 15 minutes walk away. Close to bus routes to Bournemouth town centre.
Poole Stadium has free coach parking at BH15 2BP. There is no charge for overnight parking but drivers park at their own risk as there is no security.
Seldown car park next to Poole Bus Station has eight coach bays. Access back to Poole Quay on Route One circular bus route (no Sunday service).
Bournemouth Rail and Coach Station
Bournemouth Rail and Coach Station is just off the A338 Wessex Way and has off-street loading and unloading bays for visiting coaches. Facilities include on-site café, toilets during usual working hours, taxi rank, train station, buses to town centre, ASDA superstore (includes a McDonald’s restaurant). The nearby petrol station is open 24 hours and has a mini market.
The coach station is staffed daily from 8am to 5pm.
Prior notice is always welcome, especially if bringing more than one coach.
- short stay (up to 45 minutes) costs £3
- longer stay (over 45 minutes, up to 24 hours) costs £5
- luggage storage (available 8am to 5pm) costs £2 per item
For more information, please call 01202 317581.
Bournemouth coach drop-off points
Westover Road: Outside the Pavilion Theatre on Westover Road, BH1 2BU. Less than five minutes walk to shops, seafront and Pier. Nearest toilet facilities in Bournemouth Lower Gardens or Bournemouth Pier. Maximum stay 15 mins.
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC): There is a coach drop-off point in the lay-by next to the BIC, Exeter Road, BH2 5BH. Less than five minutes walk to shops, seafront and Pier. Toilet facilities next to the Pier. Maximum stay 15 mins.
Other drop-off points include:
- Wimborne Road (Outside no.29-31). Maximum stay 1 hour
- Cavendish Road (Near cricket ground). Maximum stay 15 mins
- College Road (Near Woodland Avenue). Unrestricted time
Poole coach drop-off points
- Poole Quay, BH15 1HJ - Five drop off spaces located just off Poole Quay, no waiting
- Seldown Lane by Poole Lighthouse
- Serpentine Road next to the railway station
- Sandbanks Banks Road, outside beach car park