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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lynton travel guide

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With a population of 1 157, Lynton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lynton to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Lynton

Lynton in February
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lynton in February
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lynton

Plane

Although Lynton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 39 km from Lynton. 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 Lynton departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lynton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Lynton to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lynton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 259 km from Lynton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lynton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lynton takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

Although Lynton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 39 km from Lynton. 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 Lynton departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lynton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Lynton to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £97 for a 8h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lynton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 259 km from Lynton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lynton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lynton takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Lynton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Lynton

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Lynton

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lynton

Most booked hotels in Lynton

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Lee House
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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North Walk House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The North Cliff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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The Rockford Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Blue Ball Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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The Bath Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hiring a car in Lynton

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Lynton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Lynton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Lynton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Lynton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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