Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Weymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Weymouth

With a population of 50 253, Weymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Weymouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Weymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shalims Balti House (24 Commercial Road) and Turks Head Weymouth (6 East St) are great picks.

When to visit Weymouth

Weymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Weymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Weymouth

Plane

Although Weymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 86 km from Weymouth. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Weymouth departs from London and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Weymouth. The train journey from Weymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 7h 37m and costs around £229 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £230 for a 9h 15m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Weymouth Upwey is the busiest station in Weymouth. Another popular train station is Weymouth, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Weymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 190 km from Weymouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Weymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 209 km and will cost you around £16. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 668 km. The most popular bus station is Weymouth Weymouth, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Weymouth. Weymouth Weymouth is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Weymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 86 km from Weymouth. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Weymouth departs from London and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Weymouth. The train journey from Weymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 7h 37m and costs around £229 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £230 for a 9h 15m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Weymouth Upwey is the busiest station in Weymouth. Another popular train station is Weymouth, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Weymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 190 km from Weymouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Weymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 209 km and will cost you around £16. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 668 km. The most popular bus station is Weymouth Weymouth, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Weymouth. Weymouth Weymouth is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Weymouth

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Weymouth

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,323 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,500 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,888 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,199 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,260 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,320 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (550 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Weymouth

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Weymouth

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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£230+
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Crabbers' Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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Bay Tree House
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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BnB-side
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Weymouth

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £50 per day, on average, or £99 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Weymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.63 and £23.50. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Weymouth, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £50 per day, on average, or £99 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Weymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.63 and £23.50. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Weymouth, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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