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
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Weymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£77
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 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Weymouth. 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Weymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 135 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 285 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 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Weymouth. 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Weymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 135 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 285 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 (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,443 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,342 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,528 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,895 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,205 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,265 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (303 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,325 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (552 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Weymouth

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£233+
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New Inn - Dorchester
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The King's Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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Driftwood B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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BnB-side
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Weymouth

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £49 per day, on average, or £97 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Weymouth.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.04 and £25.39. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £49 per day, on average, or £97 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Weymouth.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.04 and £25.39. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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