Dunster is very simple to reach. We are off the A39 between Williton and Minehead in Exmoor National Park.

Find Dunster on Google local Find Dunster on Multimap Approximate Journey Times Minehead 5 Minutes Williton 15 Minutes Taunton 20-25 Minutes Bristol 1-1.5 Hours Birmingham 3-4 Hours London 3-4 Hours

You can reach us more scenically via the B3224 via Wheddon Cross. Little time differential and little traffic too.

By Road

1. From Taunton (Juntction 25 on M5) Follow signs for Exmoor and Minehead.
2. You will join the A358 by Cross Keys Pub.
3. You will pass an army barracks next to Taunton.
4. After the Bishops Lydeard junction, which has a West Somerset Railway Junction, follow the A358 until you reach Williton.
5. Take the A39 to Minehead, and follow signage for Dunster just after you see Dunster Castle on your left.

NB You can take A39 from Bridgwater M5 Jct 23 & 24 to Williton but Bridgwater is often congested.

By Road Scenic Route.

1. From Taunton (Junction 25 on M5) Follow signs for Exmoor and Minehead. 2. You will join the A358 by Cross Keys Pub. You are passing last garage for 20 miles. 3. You will pass an army barracks next to Taunton. 4. After the Bishops Lydeard junction take turning left onto B3224.
5. Follow B3224 past cider farms, carry straight on main cross roads.
6. After the Raleighs Cross Inn turn right before old chapel.
7. Follow to Wheddon Cross.
8. Turn right at Wheddon Cross.
9. Follow road to Dunster via Timberscombe.

By Rail

From Taunton railway station get a bus to Bishops Lydeard.

At Bishops Lydeard Station take a steam train to Dunster.

Many hotels and guest houses will pick you up from the station.

By Air.

Fly to Bristol.

Get to Taunton by Car and rail and follow instructions accordingly.

By Boat

A popular trip for day/Overnights yachties from Cardiff.

Moor at Watchet Marina.

Take West Somerset Railway from Watchet to Dunster Station.