Wareham travel guide

Wareham Tourism | Wareham Guide

You're Going to Love Wareham

With a population of 7,592, Wareham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wareham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wareham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Granary (The Quay) and Halfway Inn (Norden) are great picks.

When to visit Wareham

Wareham in August
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wareham in August
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wareham

Plane

When flying to Wareham, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wareham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wareham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wareham to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Wareham is the busiest station in Wareham. Another popular train station is Wareham Holton Heath, Dorset, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wareham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 165 km from Wareham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wareham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wareham takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Wareham, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wareham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wareham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wareham to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Wareham is the busiest station in Wareham. Another popular train station is Wareham Holton Heath, Dorset, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wareham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 165 km from Wareham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wareham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wareham takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Wareham

Airlines serving Wareham

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wareham

Most booked hotels in Wareham

Mortons Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£198+
The Priory Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£238+
Kingston Country Courtyard
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£102+
The Scott Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£41+
Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Wareham

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Wareham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wareham, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Wareham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wareham, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.