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.

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
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£47
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. The shortest domestic flight to Exmouth departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Exmouth to London takes 3h 19m and costs around £150 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 38m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 105 miles and will cost you around £11. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 250 miles.

Plane

When flying to Exmouth, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Exmouth departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Exmouth to London takes 3h 19m and costs around £150 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 38m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 105 miles and will cost you around £11. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 250 miles.

Airports near Exmouth

Airlines serving Exmouth

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,794 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,135 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,993 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,228 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (778 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (864 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,386 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,104 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,239 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (319 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (691 reviews)
PLAY
Good (77 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (140 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (16 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exmouth

Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £422 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Exmouth

Most booked hotels in Exmouth

Potters Mooring Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£120+
The Ness House
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Cockhaven Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Langstone Cliff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Royal Beacon Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£66+

Hiring a car in Exmouth

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Exmouth.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.89 and £22.52. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Exmouth, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Exmouth.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.89 and £22.52. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Exmouth, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.