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===By bus===
===By bus===
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National Express
[http://www.nationalexpress.com/] operates a coach service to and from Weymouth's seafront. Services run to London Victoria, [[Portsmouth]], [[Bournemouth]], [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]], [[Bristol]], [[Blackpool]] and Helston with connections to other locations from those towns.
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[http://www.nationalexpress.com/
National Express
] operates a coach service to and from Weymouth's seafront. Services run to London Victoria, [[Portsmouth]], [[Bournemouth]], [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]], [[Bristol]], [[Blackpool]] and Helston with connections to other locations from those towns.
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First
[http://www.firstgroup.com/
ukbus/southwest/
dorset
/home/index.php/
] runs regular services (X53) along the [[Jurassic Coast]] to [[Exeter]] and [[Poole]]. The 31 operates from Weymouth to Axminster via [[Dorchester]] and [[Bridport]].
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[http://www.firstgroup.com/
wessex-
dorset
-south-somerset First
] runs regular services (X53) along the [[Jurassic Coast]] to [[Exeter]] and [[Poole]]. The 31 operates from Weymouth to Axminster via [[Dorchester]] and [[Bridport]].
===By ferry===
===By ferry===
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Condor Ferries
[http://www.condorferries.com
/
] operates a direct ferry service from [[Jersey]] and [[Guernsey]]. Easy connections can be made with the [[St Malo]] (France) ferry at Jersey. The ferry terminal is only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
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[http://www.condorferries.com
Condor Ferries
] operates a direct ferry service from [[Jersey]] and [[Guernsey]]. Easy connections can be made with the [[St Malo]] (France) ferry at Jersey. The ferry terminal is only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
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Services to [[Cherbourg]] by fast or traditional ferry are provided by
Brittany Ferries
[http://www.brittanyferries.com/] from [[Poole]]. There are good rail, bus and road links between Poole and Weymouth. - Due to a Landslide the ferry terminal is non-operational until early 2013. Ferries will instead operate from Poole or Portsmouth.
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Services to [[Cherbourg]] by fast or traditional ferry are provided by [http://www.brittanyferries.com/
Brittany Ferries
] from [[Poole]]. There are good rail, bus and road links between Poole and Weymouth. - Due to a Landslide the ferry terminal is non-operational until early 2013. Ferries will instead operate from Poole or Portsmouth.
==Get around==
==Get around==
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A regular bus service is provided by
both First
[http://www.firstgroup.com/
]
and Sureline [http://www.surelinebuses.co.uk/
] within the area. Unlimited travel on First buses in Weymouth costs £2.80 for an adult, and £2.20 for a child. All day travel around Weymouth, Portland and [[Dorchester]] is £4.00 for an adult on First Buses. Both the X31 & X53 routes are excellent for sightseeing. X53 All Day Ticket £7/adult. Route 501 is operated by an open topped bus during the holiday season from Weymouth to Portland Bill
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A regular bus service is provided by [http://www.firstgroup.com/
First
] within the area. Unlimited travel on First buses in Weymouth costs £2.80 for an adult, and £2.20 for a child. All day travel around Weymouth, Portland and [[Dorchester]] is £4.00 for an adult on First Buses. Both the X31 & X53 routes are excellent for sightseeing. X53 All Day Ticket £7/adult. Route 501 is operated by an open topped bus during the holiday season from Weymouth to Portland Bill
There are many taxi companies in Weymouth that are fairly cheap. One is Weyline, tel: +44 1305 777777.
There are many taxi companies in Weymouth that are fairly cheap. One is Weyline, tel: +44 1305 777777.
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==Sleep==
==Sleep==
===Bed and Breakfast===
===Bed and Breakfast===
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There are many bed and breakfast establishments to be found in Weymouth. Many of these are located near the seafront. Some examples of this are the mainly family run Georgian bed and breakfasts to be found on the Esplanade,
including [http://www.beachcomberat6.co.uk Beachcomber Guest House], [http://www.weymouthsands.co.uk Weymouth Sands] and [http://www.philbeachguesthouse.co.uk Philbeach Guest House]. Away from the hustle and bustle is the more peaceful [http://www.weymouthbedandbreakfast.net Pebble Villa] for adults only and the family friendly [http://www.morvenweymouth.co.uk/ Morven Guest House]
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There are many bed and breakfast establishments to be found in Weymouth. Many of these are located near the seafront. Some examples of this are the mainly family run Georgian bed and breakfasts to be found on the Esplanade,
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===Hotels===
===Hotels===
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===Self-Catering===
===Self-Catering===
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Visit
Dream Cottages http://www.dream-cottages.co.uk/ located in the heart of Weymouth in Brewer's Quay, Dorset's largest independent cottage agency with over 200 cottages.
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===Camping and Caravans===
===Camping and Caravans===
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There are several camp sites around Weymouth. Haven holidays operates three such sites, including the
Littlesea
[http://www.havenholidays.com/Parks/dorset/littlesea/] and
Weymouth Bay holiday parks
[http://www.havenholidays.com/Parks/dorset/weymouthbay/]. Independently operated sites can also be found in the area.
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There are several camp sites around Weymouth. Haven holidays operates three such sites, including the [http://www.havenholidays.com/Parks/dorset/littlesea/
Littlesea
] and [http://www.havenholidays.com/Parks/dorset/weymouthbay/
Weymouth Bay holiday parks
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Waterside Holiday Park & Spa
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a
5
star caravan site on Weymouth Bay at Bowleaze Cove [
http://www.watersideholidays.co.uk/
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Camping is great at Eweleaze farm located From the West (Weymouth): Proceed through Preston and up the hill to Osmington. At the 30 mph Osmington Village sign turn right onto a track. Drive for 1 km over the hill and down to the farm.
Camping is great at Eweleaze farm located From the West (Weymouth): Proceed through Preston and up the hill to Osmington. At the 30 mph Osmington Village sign turn right onto a track. Drive for 1 km over the hill and down to the farm.