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

Sidmouth travel guide

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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 June
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sidmouth in June
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 8 miles 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 London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sidmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sidmouth 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.

Car

Another option to get to Sidmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Sidmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidmouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 8 miles 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 London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sidmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sidmouth 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.

Car

Another option to get to Sidmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Sidmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Sidmouth

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Sidmouth

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 Sidmouth

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sidmouth

Most booked hotels in Sidmouth

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The Masons Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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The Belmont Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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The Victoria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£182+
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Old Picture House
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Elizabeth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Royal Glen Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hiring a car in Sidmouth

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sidmouth, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sidmouth, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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