Bournemouth cliff lifts and land trains
Get a great view of the coast using the cliff lifts in Bournemouth, or tour the area in a scenic land train.
Land trains
Our wheelchair-friendly land trains are running express routes this year that will take you to and from:
- Bournemouth Pier (West) to Branksome Chine, stopping at Durley Chine and Alum Chine
- Bournemouth Pier (East) to Boscombe, stopping at Toft Zig Zag (drop off only). A request stop can be made at East Cliff lift. Please inform the driver when you get on that you would like to stop there.
Trains depart daily from April to October subject to change and weather conditions.
Just get on board and pay on the train. Card payments only.
Ticket prices
Ticket type | Cost |
Adult single |
£4 |
Child single (5 to 16 years) |
£2.70 |
Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children) |
£12.50 |
Adult unlimited |
£7.50 |
Child unlimited |
£4.80 |
Family unlimited |
£22 |
Under 5s |
Free |
1 carer travelling with a disabled person |
Free |
Cliff lifts
Bournemouth’s cliff lifts run between Easter and the end of October, subject to change and weather conditions. They get you to the beach from the clifftops and give you a great view of the coast.
West Cliff Lift
Built in 1908, the West Cliff Lift links the seafront to the Bournemouth International Centre. Please note the West Cliff Lift will be closed from Monday 5 June to Saturday 10 June for planned maintenance. Apologies for any inconvenience.
East Cliff Lift
The East Cliff Lift was also built in 1908 and links the beach to the Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum.
Unfortunately, due to a significant cliff slide, the East Cliff Lift is currently out of action. Work to monitor the site is ongoing.
Fisherman's Walk Cliff Lift
Closed for repair work until June 2023.
Since 1935 the Fisherman’s Walk Cliff Lift has been linking the beach to a clifftop café and children’s play area.
Ticket prices
All prices are for one-way journeys, except passes. Card payments only.
Ticket prices
Ticket type | Cost |
Adult single |
£2 |
Child single (5 to 16 years) |
£1.50 |
Family single (up to 2 adults and 3 children) |
£6.50 |
Under 5s |
Free |
1 carer when travelling with a disabled person |
Free |
1-week pass with unlimited use for 1 person |
£12.50 |
Season pass for 1 person |
£40 |