Burnham-on-Sea travel guide

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With a population of 18,401, Burnham-on-Sea is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burnham-on-Sea to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Burnham-on-Sea

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Beachcomber at Brean (Warren Road) and Victoria Hotel (25 Victoria Street) are great picks.

When to visit Burnham-on-Sea

Burnham-on-Sea in September
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnham-on-Sea in September
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burnham-on-Sea

Plane

Although Burnham-on-Sea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 16 miles from Burnham-on-Sea. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Burnham-on-Sea departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burnham-on-Sea, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Burnham-on-Sea to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £76 for a 6h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnham-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 125 miles from Burnham-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnham-on-Sea, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Burnham-on-Sea takes 70 miles and will cost you around £12. From Exeter, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

Although Burnham-on-Sea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 16 miles from Burnham-on-Sea. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Burnham-on-Sea departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burnham-on-Sea, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Burnham-on-Sea to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £76 for a 6h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnham-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 125 miles from Burnham-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnham-on-Sea, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Burnham-on-Sea takes 70 miles and will cost you around £12. From Exeter, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Burnham-on-Sea

Airlines serving Burnham-on-Sea

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,448 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burnham-on-Sea

Most booked hotels in Burnham-on-Sea

Dunstan House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
The Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Knightsrest
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Cabot Court Hotel Wetherspoon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£71+
The Royal Clarence Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£63+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£76+

Hiring a car in Burnham-on-Sea

Hiring a car in Burnham-on-Sea costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Burnham-on-Sea.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Burnham-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnham-on-Sea, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Burnham-on-Sea costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Burnham-on-Sea.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Burnham-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnham-on-Sea, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.