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 April
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnham-on-Sea in April
Estimated hotel price
£64
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 25 km from Burnham-on-Sea. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Burnham-on-Sea departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burnham-on-Sea, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Burnham-on-Sea to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £106 for a 3h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnham-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 201 km 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Burnham-on-Sea takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From London, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Burnham-on-Sea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 25 km from Burnham-on-Sea. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Burnham-on-Sea departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burnham-on-Sea, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Burnham-on-Sea to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £106 for a 3h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnham-on-Sea is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 201 km 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Burnham-on-Sea takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From London, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Burnham-on-Sea

Airlines serving Burnham-on-Sea

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (765 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,400 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (801 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (9 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)
£75+
The Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Knightsrest
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Cabot Court Hotel Wetherspoon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
The Royal Clarence Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£70+

Hiring a car in Burnham-on-Sea

Hiring a car in Burnham-on-Sea costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Burnham-on-Sea is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Burnham-on-Sea costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Burnham-on-Sea is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.