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, 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
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Weymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
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 53 miles 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 18h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Weymouth to London takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £1,145 for a 7h 59m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Weymouth Upwey is the busiest station in Weymouth. Another popular train station is Weymouth, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Weymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 118 miles from Weymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Weymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 50 miles and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Weymouth Weymouth, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Weymouth. Weymouth Weymouth is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Weymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 53 miles 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 18h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Weymouth to London takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £1,145 for a 7h 59m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Weymouth Upwey is the busiest station in Weymouth. Another popular train station is Weymouth, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Weymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 118 miles from Weymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Weymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 50 miles and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Weymouth Weymouth, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Weymouth. Weymouth Weymouth is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Weymouth

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Weymouth

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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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 £143 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)
£225+
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Bay Tree House
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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The King's Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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The Duchess of Cornwall
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Driftwood B&B Weymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Weymouth

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £43 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Weymouth is Economy (Suzuki SX4 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, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £43 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Weymouth is Economy (Suzuki SX4 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, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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