Exmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Exmouth

With a population of 32,972, Exmouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Exmouth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Exmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, River Exe Cafe (Exe Estuary - accessible via Exmouth Marina) and Brasserie 16 at Devoncourt (16 Douglas Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Exmouth

Exmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Exmouth

Plane

When flying to Exmouth, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Exmouth include British Airways, Loganair and Blue Islands. The shortest domestic flight to Exmouth departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exmouth to London takes 2h 04m and costs around £54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £80 for a 4h 19m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Exmouth Lympstone Commando is the busiest station in Exmouth. Another popular train station is Exmouth Lympstone Village, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Exmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 249 km from Exmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 314 km and will cost you around £34. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 632 km.

Plane

When flying to Exmouth, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Exmouth include British Airways, Loganair and Blue Islands. The shortest domestic flight to Exmouth departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exmouth to London takes 2h 04m and costs around £54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £80 for a 4h 19m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Exmouth Lympstone Commando is the busiest station in Exmouth. Another popular train station is Exmouth Lympstone Village, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Exmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 249 km from Exmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 314 km and will cost you around £34. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 632 km.

Airports near Exmouth

Airlines serving Exmouth

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
GOL
Good (680 reviews)
Vueling
Good (812 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (516 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (94 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (102 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exmouth

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £358 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Exmouth

Most booked hotels in Exmouth

Potters Mooring Guest House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Cockhaven Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Ash Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+
Langstone Cliff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£119+
The Devoncourt Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£63+

Hiring a car in Exmouth

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Exmouth.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Exmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Exmouth is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Polestar 2 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Exmouth.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Exmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Exmouth is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Polestar 2 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.