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

Woolacombe in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Woolacombe in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Woolacombe, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Woolacombe to London takes 4h 40m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £269 for a 15h 50m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Woolacombe takes 233 km and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 423 km.

Plane

Although Woolacombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 65 km from Woolacombe.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Woolacombe, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Woolacombe to London takes 4h 40m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £269 for a 15h 50m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Woolacombe takes 233 km and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 423 km.

Airports near Woolacombe

Airlines serving Woolacombe

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 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)
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Where to stay in Woolacombe

Average rates range from around £156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £168 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Woolacombe

Most booked hotels in Woolacombe

Watersmeet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£262+
The Woolacombe Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£199+
Croyde Bay Hotel or Self Catering
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa And Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£235+
The Grand Harbour Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£71+
Royal Britannia Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£68+

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 £17.81 and £23.75. Standard (Ford Kuga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Woolacombe, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 £17.81 and £23.75. Standard (Ford Kuga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Woolacombe, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.