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
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Weymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
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, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Weymouth departs from London and takes around 10h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Weymouth to Bristol takes 2h 56m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £162 for a 7h 29m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Weymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Norwich, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 721 km and will cost you around £76. From Norwich, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 724 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, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Weymouth departs from London and takes around 10h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Weymouth to Bristol takes 2h 56m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £162 for a 7h 29m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Weymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Norwich, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 721 km and will cost you around £76. From Norwich, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 724 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 (1,420 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,671 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (897 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,201 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,380 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,128 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,210 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (498 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Weymouth

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Weymouth

Most booked hotels in Weymouth

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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£206+
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Driftwood B&B Weymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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The Duchess of Cornwall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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George Albert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Hiring a car in Weymouth

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £50 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.21 and £21.62. The most frequently booked car type in Weymouth is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £50 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.21 and £21.62. The most frequently booked car type in Weymouth is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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