Sidmouth travel guide

Sidmouth Tourism | Sidmouth Guide

You're Going to Love Sidmouth

With a population of 11.853, Sidmouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Sidmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sidmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Blue Ball Inn (Stevens Cross) and The Marine (The Esplanade) are great picks.

When to visit Sidmouth

Sidmouth in July
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sidmouth in July
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sidmouth

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sidmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sidmouth to London takes 2h 04m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £72 for a 4h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sidmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 236 km from Sidmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sidmouth takes 314 km and will cost you around £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sidmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sidmouth to London takes 2h 04m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £72 for a 4h 34m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sidmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 236 km from Sidmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Sidmouth takes 314 km and will cost you around £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Sidmouth

Airlines serving Sidmouth

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
GOL
Good (681 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (94 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (103 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sidmouth

Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sidmouth

Most booked hotels in Sidmouth

The White Cottage B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Masons Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£137+
The Victoria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£154+
Hotel Elizabeth
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£159+
The Belmont Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£160+
Belmont House Beer - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£90+

Hiring a car in Sidmouth

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Sidmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Sidmouth is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Sidmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Sidmouth is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.