Introduction
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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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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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
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
£52
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 London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exmouth to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exmouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 95 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 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 British Airways, Loganair and Blue Islands. The shortest domestic flight to Exmouth departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exmouth to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exmouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Exmouth takes 95 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Exmouth

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Exmouth

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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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 £441 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)
£83+
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Lympstone Manor Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£441+
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Cockhaven Arms
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Ness House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Dolphin Hotel Exmouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Langstone Cliff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Hiring a car in Exmouth

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £61 per day, on average, or £121 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, 27% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. 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, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Exmouth costs £61 per day, on average, or £121 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, 27% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. 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, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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