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 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 4h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Weymouth. The train journey from Weymouth to Leeds takes 8h 25m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £225 for a 8h 56m 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 Turo and Avis, 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 225 km and will cost you around £28. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £47 for a journey of 801 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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Weymouth departs from London and takes around 4h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Weymouth. The train journey from Weymouth to Leeds takes 8h 25m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £225 for a 8h 56m 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 Turo and Avis, 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 225 km and will cost you around £28. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £47 for a journey of 801 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

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Weymouth

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (963 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,279 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,462 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,875 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,246 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,272 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (538 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 £126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Weymouth

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Gresham Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Crabbers' Wharf
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Harlequin Guest House with parking
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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The King's Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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BnB-side
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Weymouth

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £45 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.93 and £21.24. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Weymouth, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £45 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.93 and £21.24. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Weymouth, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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