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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Weymouth to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Weymouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Oliveto (Pier Bandstand The Esplanade) and Ship Inn - Weymouth (Custom House Quay) are great picks.
When to visit Weymouth
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 5h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Weymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 9h 23m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £126 for a 10h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Weymouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 169 km and will cost you around £42. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £41 for a journey of 813 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.
Airlines serving Weymouth
Where to stay in Weymouth
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £78 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Weymouth
Most booked hotels in Weymouth
Hiring a car in Weymouth
Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £63 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Bournemouth.
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Weymouth is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.