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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Minehead to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Minehead

Minehead in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Minehead in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Minehead

Plane

When flying to Minehead, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Minehead departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Minehead, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Minehead to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £1,231 for a 10h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Minehead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 235 km from Minehead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Minehead using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Minehead takes 282 km and will cost you around £25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 394 km.

Plane

When flying to Minehead, you’ll arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Minehead departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Minehead, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Minehead to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £1,231 for a 10h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Minehead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 235 km from Minehead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Minehead using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Minehead takes 282 km and will cost you around £25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Minehead

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Minehead

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 Minehead

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Minehead

Most booked hotels in Minehead

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Dunster Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Luttrell Arms
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Three Horseshoes Country Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Tathan Herd
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Gail's Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Minehead

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Minehead is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Minehead is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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