Premier League · Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth

Vitality Stadium · Kings Park · BH7 7AF

About 12,350 during current worksstadium capacity

East Stand visiting sectionvisiting supporters

AFC Bournemouth travel guide

Getting there & parking

Vitality Stadium is an away-day destination where the final approach matters. Check the fixture information before travel because parking, segregation and coach arrangements can change.

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Parking options

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Official matchday parking

General visiting-supporter parking at the stadium should not be assumed. Kings Park and club-controlled spaces can be restricted, pre-booked or reassigned while the stadium redevelopment continues.

Accessible bays and away-coach arrangements must be booked through the clubs. Check the fixture guide for the permitted entrance and do not use the Queens Park Hotel or surrounding residential roads as informal overflow.

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Private matchday parking

JustPark lists reservable managed spaces and private driveways in Bournemouth. Search around the stadium postcode, then check the real walking route, access window and cancellation terms before booking.

Private spaces are independent of the club; a very close driveway may still sit inside the post-match traffic queue.

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Availability, prices and access arrangements can change by fixture. Always check the booking details before travelling.

By train

Pokesdown is the closest station, roughly a mile from the stadium and normally a 15-20 minute walk through Boscombe and Kings Park. Bournemouth station has more long-distance services but is farther away; allow around 30 minutes on foot or use a checked local bus or taxi. Confirm return trains carefully for evening and Sunday fixtures.

Pokesdown station information

By bus or coach

Check the current local timetable for the final leg to Vitality Stadium. Away coaches and minibuses should follow the instructions issued by the visiting club and must not assume a public parking bay.

Driving

Use the A338 into Bournemouth, then follow signs for Boscombe and Kings Park. Stadium expansion work, residential controls and matchday traffic can alter the last approach, so navigate to the booked space rather than the turnstiles.

Use BH7 7AF only for the general area, then follow matchday signs and the entrance named in your parking instructions. Allow extra time for residential roads and pedestrian traffic.

After the match

Expect the roads immediately around Vitality Stadium to move slowly while pedestrians clear. Rail users should confirm the last practical connection; drivers may prefer to wait before joining the main route.

Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 25 September 2026.