AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace FC 20 Feb 2027

There are several free and paid parking options on-site and in the immediate vicinity of Vitality Stadium:

South Car Park

Supporters may park on-site in the South Car Park, also known as the Kings Park Car Park. This costs £1 for up to 1 hour, £1.50 for up to 2 hours, £3.50 for up to 4 hours, and £5 for up to 24 hours for cars, and £4 for up to 4 hours or £9 for up to 24 hours for coaches or lorries (the coach/lorry section is at the south end of the car park).

The South Car Park charges apply 24/7, including on matchdays. This lot is cashless, with options to pay by mobile, app or phone to the number displayed on the sign. In order to pay, supporters should download either the Pay by Phone, Ringo or Just Park app. Location numbers are as follows:

• Cars – Location No. 59046
• Coaches and Lorries – Location No. 59146

Blue Badge Holders may also park in the South Car Park for free, provided they are displaying a BCP Council Disabled Tax-Exempt Vehicle parking permit (DTEV), otherwise the charges will apply. 

The South Car Park fills up approximately 75 minutes prior to kick-off on matchdays, so early arrival is recommended, and it may take up to 45 minutes to clear after the game. Exit the south of the car park along Gloucester Road to avoid the Kings Park Drive traffic.

Main Stand/VIP Car Park

Supporters and sponsors with pre-arranged parking in the Main Stand/VIP Car Park will not incur charges. Free motorcycle parking is also available in this lot.

There are 27 accessible spaces in this car park, which are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis.

Avonbourne Academy

Free matchday parking (including 2 accessible spaces) is available at Avonbourne Academy (formerly Harewood College, Harewood Avenue), which is just a 1.0 km (12 min) walk from the stadium.

This car park opens 3 hours prior to kick-off on weekends and 1 hour 45 minutes prior to weekday matches, and it closes 30 minutes after the full-time whistle.

Sovereign Shopping Centre

There are 600 spaces at Sovereign Shopping Centre (Christchurch Road, BH1 4SX), which is just a 1.1 km (13 min) walk from the venue, and costs just £2 for 4 hours. In this car park, you'll be less affected by post-match congestion.

Parking Restrictions

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is in effect on matchdays which prohibits all parking (from 3 hours prior to kick-off until 3 hours after kick-off) from the roundabout at the top of Kings Park Drive to the junction with Kings Park Central Drive (right turn going across the park, past the café to Ashley Road).

Part of Thistlebarrow Road is also covered by the TTRO; notices will be displayed to confirm this.

AFC Bournemouth recommend PRC (Poole Radio Cabs) Streamline for spectators looking to arrive via taxi or rideshare service. Supporters can receive a 10% discount on their fare upon producing a valid match ticket. You can contact PRC on 01202 37 37 37.

Thistlebarrow Road is a main pick-up point for spectators, providing it is not within the coned/TTRO prohibited areas.

Disabled spectators may also be dropped off in the Main Stand/VIP Car Park.

Bus is a popular way to reach Vitality Stadium due to its connection with multiple Morebus services:

• 2, 22, 33, 85, 86, 755, 906, 907, Unibus U3, & X3 – Kings Park stop on Ashley Road · 350 m (4 min) walk
• 1, 1C, 1a, 1b, 2, 22, 33, 99, 702, 906, 907, Unibus U3, & m2 – Boscombe Bus Station · 900 m (11 min) walk

AFC Bournemouth recommends the X3 service for supporters travelling from Salisbury or Bournemouth, or the m2 if you're travelling from Pokesdown. The former runs every 30 minutes and is just 7 stops from St. Swithuns Roundabout, St. Swithuns Road, while the latters run every 7-10 minutes.

Supporters with a valid match ticket can receive a £1 discount on dayrider tickets. All buses are equipped with WiFi and USB charging facilities and they accept contactless payments as well as cash. Up to date times and prices can be found at www.morebus.co.uk.

Train is a popular method of arrival due to Vitality Stadium's connection with both CrossCountry and South Western Railway services:

• South West Main Line (London-Weymouth) – Pokesdown station · 1.4 km (17 min) walk
• CrossCountry Manchester-Bournemouth & South West Main Line (London-Weymouth) – Bournemouth station · 2.2 km (26 min) walk

Please note, Bournemouth station is accessible for wheelchair users but Pokesdown is not.

To reach the ground from Pokesdown, exit the station and turn right down the main Christchurch Road (A35) for 400 m and then turn right into Gloucester Road. Follow signs for Kings Park to arrive at Vitality Stadium.

To reach the ground from Bournemouth station, leave the station by the south exit (facing Asda) and turn left to head towards the main road. Turn left again and walk straight up Holdenhurst Road for around 25 minutes, until you reach a roundabout at which you turn right into Kings Park Drive, and the Vitality Stadium is on the left.

Bike racks are available in 3 stands adjacent to the stadium, and those cycling to the venue can make use of cycling lanes in the area. New and upgraded cycle paths and foot paths have been introduced around Kings Park as part of an 8 km route from Bournemouth railway station to Jumpers Common in Christchurch. This includes a cycle path between Vitality Stadium and Harewood Avenue.

Supporters can also hire bikes and e-scooters via the Beryl app; they can be picked up and dropped off in marked "Beryl Bays." The is a Beryl Bay pick-up and drop-off point located in the South Car Park. For more information click here. 

Vitality Stadium is approximately 4.0 km (48 min) walk from Bournemouth town centre, so it could be practical to arrive on foot if you're prepared for a moderate to lengthy walk. It is roughly the same distance from Southbourne, while Boscombe is just a 1.0 km (12 min) walk. There are lots of shops, bars, and restaurants along the way.