With a population of 40.000, Winchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and The Chesil Rectory (1 Chesil Street) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Winchester from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Train. The train journey from Winchester to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 42 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 5 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 96 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Winchester takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around S$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 348 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Winchester M3 and Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney North.
Expect to pay S$ 2.53 per litre in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.25 and S$ 40.34. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Mini Hatch or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Alto or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.