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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Exmouth travel guide

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With a population of 32,972, Exmouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Exmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Exmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, River Exe Cafe (Exe Estuary - accessible via Exmouth Marina) and The Deck (Queens Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Exmouth

Exmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
£51
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 8 miles 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exmouth to London takes 3h 25m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 4h 35m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Exmouth Lympstone Commando is the busiest station in Exmouth. Another popular train station is Exmouth Lympstone Village, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Exmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 155 miles from Exmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Exmouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 260 miles and will cost you around £23. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 795 miles.

Plane

When flying to Exmouth, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 8 miles 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exmouth to London takes 3h 25m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 4h 35m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Exmouth Lympstone Commando is the busiest station in Exmouth. Another popular train station is Exmouth Lympstone Village, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Exmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 155 miles from Exmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Exmouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 260 miles and will cost you around £23. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 795 miles.

Airports near Exmouth

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Exmouth

KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,145 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,816 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,084 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,166 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (264 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exmouth

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £487 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Exmouth

Most booked hotels in Exmouth

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Potters Mooring Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Lympstone Manor Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£487+
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The Ness
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Cockhaven Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Langstone Cliff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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Cliffden Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Hiring a car in Exmouth

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Exmouth.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11. The most frequently booked car type in Exmouth is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Exmouth.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11. The most frequently booked car type in Exmouth is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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