Trains to Weston-super-Mare
Heading for a sunny day out on the beach or a weekend away at the seaside? Trains to Weston-super-Mare take just 18m from Bristol, 36m from Bath, and just under two hours from London and Birmingham, so you’ll be soaking up the sun in no time.
We’re here to be your one-stop-shop for cheap train tickets, times, and info about how to get to Weston-super-Mare by train. If you want to get straight to booking, start a search for times and tickets above, or keep reading to find out more about trains to Weston-super-Mare.
How to buy cheap train tickets to Weston-super-Mare
There are a few ways you can save money on train travel this summer. Some of our top tips for booking cheap train tickets to Weston-super-Mare include:
Travel Off-Peak
Tickets are usually cheaper to Weston-super-Mare if you travel during Off-Peak hours. This is normally outside of rush hours during Monday to Friday, and anytime during the weekend. We’ll highlight whether a journey is during Off-Peak train times as your search for tickets.
Book in advance
Train tickets to Weston-super-Mare normally go on sale around 12 weeks in advance, usually at their cheapest price. If Advance train tickets aren’t on sale yet, why not sign up to our Ticket Alert tool, and we’ll email you as soon as you can buy tickets for your chosen date.
Save up to 1/3 with a Railcard
Railcards can save you to 1/3 on the price of eligible train tickets to Weston-super-Mare. Costing just £30 for one year, it doesn’t take long to make your money back either. Find out if you qualify for one and buy a Railcard online with us today.
Save up to 34% with GroupSave
If you’re heading to Weston-super-Mare with three to nine of your favourite pals, we’ll let you know if you qualify for GroupSave when you search. This discount allows groups that are travelling together to save up to 34% on rail fares.
Split your train tickets
Splitting your journey into several sections and buying tickets for each part can sometimes be cheaper than buying a single ticket on longer journeys. Our ticket-splitting app feature, SplitSave, does the hard part for you.
Why not check out our train deals and discounts guide to discover the latest offers from train companies you can book with us.
Popular train journeys to Weston-super-Mare
Travelling by train is the fastest, easiest and greenest way to get to Weston-super-Mare from the other UK destinations. CrossCountry and Great Western Railway (GWR) services frequently run to Weston-super-Mare throughout the day. Have a look at our table below for more information about the most popular routes to Weston-super-Mare, or start your search for a different station in our Journey Planner at the top of the page.
| Route | Fastest Journey | Train operator |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol to Weston-super-Mare | 18m | CrossCountry, GWR |
| Birmingham to Weston-super-Mare | 1h 48m | CrossCountry |
| London to Weston-super-Mare | 1h 46m | GWR |
| Bath to Weston-super-Mare | 36m | GWR |
| Sheffield to Weston-super-Mare | 3h 14m | CrossCountry, GWR, EMR |
Getting from the station to Weston-super-Mare beach
Trains to Weston-super-Mare bring you to within half a mile of the beach and it takes around 10-minutes to walk there from the station. Turn left out of the station onto Neva Road then turn left onto Walliscote Road. At the next junction, turn right onto Ellenborough Park road and keep walking until you see the beach in front of you.
Visiting Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare's rather grand-sounding name simply means Weston-on-Sea. It's technically the Bristol Channel, but that doesn't matter – this is the kind of seaside town where day-trippers and holidaymakers can forget their worries for a while, let their hair down and have some good old fashioned fun. Pop into the Sovereign Shopping Centre if you're looking for high street names, or venture closer to the seafront for more traditional fare, from fish and chips and candyfloss to amusement arcades.
You'll also find some quite fancy bistros and hotel restaurants. As soon as you get to the front, you really get to see what all the fuss is about. The beach goes on for miles – sometimes miles and miles depending on what time of day it is – and the vast expanse of sand is used for all sorts of events, including motorbike and quad racing.
The tidal range here is the second highest in the world, which is why Weston's famous piers were built in the town's Victorian heyday. The Grand Pier is still very much in action, and bills itself as 'the ultimate 21st-century indoor theme park'.
Further south down Marine Parade is the Seaquarium, which occupies a pier of its own and is home to freshwater, marine and tropical species from all over the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main train station in Weston-super-Mare?
The main train station in Weston-super-Mare is Weston-super-Mare railway station . Check out live arrivals and station facilities for Weston-super-Mare railway station .
Which train companies run trains to Weston-super-Mare?
The primary operator of trains to Weston-super-Mare is GWR.
How do I find cheap tickets to Weston-super-Mare?
It's easy to bag cheap train tickets to Weston-super-Mare. We'd recommend using a Railcard, buying your ticket in advance or travelling during Off-Peak hours if you can. Read our cheap train tickets guide to find out more.
Are trains to Weston-super-Mare running?
There are frequent daily services to Weston-super-Mare, although there may be fewer services on weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains to Weston-super-Mare.