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, Ship Inn - Weymouth (Custom House Quay) and Oliveto (Pier Bandstand The Esplanade) 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 9h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Weymouth to London takes 2h 00m and costs around £40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £56 for a 5h 05m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Weymouth. From London, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 201 km and will cost you around £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 491 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 9h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Weymouth to London takes 2h 00m and costs around £40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £56 for a 5h 05m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Weymouth. From London, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 201 km and will cost you around £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 491 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

Airlines serving Weymouth

KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,580 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,387 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,782 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,641 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,689 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,186 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (778 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,105 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,070 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,841 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,069 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,172 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (659 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (155 reviews)
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Where to stay in Weymouth

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Weymouth

Most booked hotels in Weymouth

Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£209+
Bay Tree House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£40+
The King's Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£94+
The Duchess of Cornwall
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Driftwood B&B Weymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£56+
Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+

Hiring a car in Weymouth

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.70 and £22.27. The most frequently booked car type in Weymouth is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.70 and £22.27. The most frequently booked car type in Weymouth is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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