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

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. Exmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Exmouth

Exmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
£67
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 AccesRail, Etihad Airways and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Exmouth departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exmouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 8h 37m and costs around £167 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £236 for a 11h 55m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Exmouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 205 miles and will cost you around £24. From London, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 260 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 AccesRail, Etihad Airways and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Exmouth departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exmouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 8h 37m and costs around £167 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £236 for a 11h 55m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Exmouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 205 miles and will cost you around £24. From London, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Exmouth

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Exmouth

KLM
Good (1,456 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,751 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,205 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,273 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,455 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,873 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,244 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,266 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Exmouth

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £370 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Exmouth

Most booked hotels in Exmouth

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Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Ashton Court Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+
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The Imperial Hotel Exmouth
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£39+
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Exmouth Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£45+
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The Devoncourt Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Exmouth

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £51 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Exeter.

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 £15.84 and £21.12.

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £51 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Exeter.

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 £15.84 and £21.12.

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