Minehead travel guide
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You're Going to Love Minehead
With a population of 11,960, Minehead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Minehead deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Minehead
How to Get to Minehead
Plane
When flying to Minehead, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Minehead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Minehead, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Minehead to London takes 1h 49m and costs around £64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £49 for a 3h 27m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Minehead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Minehead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Minehead, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Minehead takes 145 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 170 miles.
Airlines serving Minehead
Where to stay in Minehead
Average rates range from around £123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Minehead
Most booked hotels in Minehead
Hiring a car in Minehead
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Minehead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Minehead is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.