Weymouth to London Waterloo Trains From £9.20*

The direct South Western Railway train from Weymouth to London Waterloo takes between 2 hours 45 minutes and 3 hours.

Commuters who work in London and holidaymakers travelling back from Dorset's beaches typically use this line. The views out the window are quite something, too. You'll catch a glimpse of the scenic Jurassic Coast, the rolling Hampshire countryside and historic towns like Dorchester and Winchester.

South Western Railway connects London Waterloo with destinations across southern England. The operators run trains to Portsmouth, Southampton, Bournemouth and Exeter, as well as suburban services through southwest London.

Departing from Weymouth

Weymouth station is located on King Street, right in the town centre, just two blocks from the beach and The Esplanade. You can easily reach it on foot from the main tourist areas. If you're coming from further away, there are plenty of buses that'll take you there, too.

South Western Railway runs 2 trains per hour from Weymouth to London Waterloo, except on Sunday when there's just 1 departure per hour. Great Western Railway also operates trains from this station to Bristol Temple Meads, with some continuing to Gloucester.

Main stops

Poole, Bournemouth, Southampton Central and Woking are the main stops on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line.

Arriving at London Waterloo

There are usually 2 classes available on South Western Railway trains.

• Standard Class: Passengers can expect comfortable seating with tables and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Standard Class is available on all South Western Railway services.
• First Class: This is available on select routes and offers spacious leather seats with extra legroom, large tables and even complimentary wireless charging built into the table (select trains only). All First Class carriages have free Wi-Fi, too. 

South Western Railway train travel advice

Here's what you need to know when travelling with South Western Railway:

• Luggage: Make sure they don't block aisles, doorways or wheelchair areas, and keep them where you can see them. Overhead racks are available. 
• Bicycles: Bikes are allowed on trains from Weymouth to London outside of peak hours. You can't take a bike on trains that arrive at London Waterloo between 07:15 and 10:00 or trains which leave London Waterloo between 16:45 and 19:00.
• Children: Families from Weymouth can save on days out to London with a railcard. Without one though, kids under 5 travel free and children aged 5-15 get half-price tickets.
• Pets: Each passenger can bring up to 2 pets for free, with just a few conditions to follow. Dogs must be on a lead at all times, while small animals need to be in a container. They need to sit on the floor too, and cannot occupy a seat.
• Passenger Assist: Book assistance in advance. South Western Railway's staff can help you with things like boarding the train and moving around.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.