Woolacombe travel guide
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You're Going to Love Woolacombe
With a population of 840, Woolacombe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Woolacombe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Woolacombe
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Red Barn (Barton Road) and Watersmeet Hotel Rocks Restaurant (Watersmeet Hotel) are great picks.
When to visit Woolacombe
How to Get to Woolacombe
Plane
Although Woolacombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 65 km from Woolacombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Woolacombe, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Woolacombe to London takes 5h 30m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £192 for a 8h 27m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Woolacombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 286 km from Woolacombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Woolacombe, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Woolacombe takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 378 km.
Airlines serving Woolacombe
Where to stay in Woolacombe
Average rates range from around £150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £177 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Woolacombe
Most booked hotels in Woolacombe
Hiring a car in Woolacombe
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Woolacombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Woolacombe, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.