Wareham travel guide

Wareham Tourism | Wareham Guide

You're Going to Love Wareham

With a population of 7.592, Wareham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wareham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wareham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Granary (The Quay) and Halfway Inn (Norden) are great picks.

When to visit Wareham

Wareham in August
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wareham in August
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wareham

Plane

When flying to Wareham, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wareham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wareham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wareham to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Wareham is the busiest station in Wareham. Another popular train station is Wareham Holton Heath, Dorset, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wareham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 165 km from Wareham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wareham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Wareham takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Wareham, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wareham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wareham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wareham to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Wareham is the busiest station in Wareham. Another popular train station is Wareham Holton Heath, Dorset, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wareham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 165 km from Wareham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wareham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Wareham takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Wareham

Airlines serving Wareham

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wareham

Most booked hotels in Wareham

Mortons Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£198+
The Priory Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£237+
Kingston Country Courtyard
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£108+
The Scott Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£46+
Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£48+

Hiring a car in Wareham

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wareham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Wareham is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wareham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Wareham is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.