Burnham-on-Sea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burnham-on-Sea

With a population of 18,401, Burnham-on-Sea is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnham-on-Sea has to offer.

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnham-on-Sea in September
Estimated hotel price
$57
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 16 miles from Burnham-on-Sea. The shortest flight to Burnham-on-Sea from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 30m.

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 35m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnham-on-Sea is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 125 miles from Burnham-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnham-on-Sea, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Burnham-on-Sea takes 110 miles and will cost you around $10. From London, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Burnham-on-Sea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 16 miles from Burnham-on-Sea. The shortest flight to Burnham-on-Sea from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 30m.

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 35m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnham-on-Sea is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 125 miles from Burnham-on-Sea. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnham-on-Sea, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Burnham-on-Sea takes 110 miles and will cost you around $10. From London, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Burnham-on-Sea

Airlines serving Burnham-on-Sea

KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,683 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,921 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (781 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (882 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,320 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,089 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,978 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,142 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,208 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (297 reviews)
PLAY
Good (85 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (148 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burnham-on-Sea

Most booked hotels in Burnham-on-Sea

The Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 904 reviews)
$99+
Knightsrest
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 89 reviews)
$60+
The Royal Clarence Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 594 reviews)
$94+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2384 reviews)
$75+
The Grand Atlantic Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 4785 reviews)
$51+
The Sandringham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 3151 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Burnham-on-Sea

Expect to pay $6.62 per gallon in Burnham-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.49 and $105.99. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burnham-on-Sea, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.62 per gallon in Burnham-on-Sea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.49 and $105.99. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burnham-on-Sea, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.