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
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Weymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 14h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Weymouth to Southampton takes 5h 05m and costs around £1,081 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £1,096 for a 5h 35m 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 40 miles and will cost you around £5. From London, the ticket costs about £13 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 14h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Weymouth to Southampton takes 5h 05m and costs around £1,081 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £1,096 for a 5h 35m 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 40 miles and will cost you around £5. From London, the ticket costs about £13 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 (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,077 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,971 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,145 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,816 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,084 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,166 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (264 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Weymouth

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £169 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)
£229+
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Bay Tree House
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Driftwood B&B Weymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Duchess of Cornwall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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George Albert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Hiring a car in Weymouth

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £44 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11. 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 Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £44 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11. 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 Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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