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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Weymouth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Weymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Oliveto (Pier Bandstand The Esplanade) and Ship Inn - Weymouth (Custom House Quay) are great picks.

When to visit Weymouth

Weymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Weymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£56
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. The shortest domestic flight to Weymouth departs from London and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Weymouth to London takes 2h 25m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £114 for a 5h 02m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Weymouth. From London, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 125 miles and will cost you around £28. From Oxford, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 155 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. The shortest domestic flight to Weymouth departs from London and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Weymouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Weymouth to London takes 2h 25m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £114 for a 5h 02m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Weymouth. From London, the bus ride to Weymouth takes 125 miles and will cost you around £28. From Oxford, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 155 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

Airlines serving Weymouth

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,411 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (803 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Weymouth

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Weymouth

Most booked hotels in Weymouth

Little Court
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£283+
Bay Tree House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel Dorchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+

Hiring a car in Weymouth

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £56 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Weymouth, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £56 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Weymouth, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.