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
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wareham in August
Estimated hotel price
£52
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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wareham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wareham, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Wareham to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.5 miles from the city centre, Wareham is the busiest station in Wareham. Another popular train station is Wareham Holton Heath, Dorset, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wareham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 103 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wareham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wareham, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wareham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wareham, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Wareham to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.5 miles from the city centre, Wareham is the busiest station in Wareham. Another popular train station is Wareham Holton Heath, Dorset, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wareham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 103 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wareham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Wareham

Airlines serving Wareham

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 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)
£214+
The Priory Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£238+
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)
£52+
Laguna Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£55+

Hiring a car in Wareham

Hiring a car in Wareham costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wareham costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.