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West Somerset Railway

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A 20 mile heritage railway running from Bishops Lydeard near Taunton to Minehead on the Somerset coast, calling at Crowcombe Heathfield, Stogumber, Williton, Watchet, Washford, Blue Anchor and Dunster.

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Where to stay

  • MineheadSeaside town beside the railway's terminus
  • DunsterVillage with a castle, about 10 minutes away
  • WatchetHarbour town on the line, about 20 minutes away
  • PorlockExmoor village about 15 minutes away
  • TauntonCounty town about 45 minutes away

Getting there

  • Minehead station is on the seafront, with a council-run pay and display car park nearby
  • Buses of Somerset service 28 runs between Taunton and Minehead via Bishops Lydeard, Williton and Watchet
  • By road, leave the M5 at junction 25 (Taunton) and follow signs for Minehead, or junction 24 and take the A39
  • Coach drop-off is next to the station, off the sea front promenade
TipCheck your ticket for your starting station and use that station's postcode for sat nav, as it may differ from Minehead.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near West Somerset Railway?

Minehead: Seaside town beside the railway's terminus. Dunster: Village with a castle, about 10 minutes away. Watchet: Harbour town on the line, about 20 minutes away. Porlock: Exmoor village about 15 minutes away. Taunton: County town about 45 minutes away.

How do I get to West Somerset Railway?

Minehead station is on the seafront, with a council-run pay and display car park nearby. Buses of Somerset service 28 runs between Taunton and Minehead via Bishops Lydeard, Williton and Watchet. By road, leave the M5 at junction 25 (Taunton) and follow signs for Minehead, or junction 24 and take the A39. Coach drop-off is next to the station, off the sea front promenade.

Any tips for visiting West Somerset Railway?

Check your ticket for your starting station and use that station's postcode for sat nav, as it may differ from Minehead.

Which airport is closest to West Somerset Railway?

The nearest airport on this site is Cardiff Airport, about 14 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.