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South Molton travel guide

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You're Going to Love South Molton

With a population of 4,184, South Molton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in South Molton to see all of its attractions.

When to visit South Molton

South Molton in June
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Molton in June
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to South Molton

Plane

Although South Molton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 27 miles from South Molton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to South Molton departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving South Molton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from South Molton 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 South Molton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 miles from South Molton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although South Molton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 27 miles from South Molton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to South Molton departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving South Molton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from South Molton 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 South Molton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 miles from South Molton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near South Molton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving South Molton

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 popular areas of South Molton

Most booked hotels in South Molton

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The Poltimore Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Riverside Park & Country Club
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in South Molton

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in South Molton (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. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in South Molton, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in South Molton (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. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in South Molton, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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