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Exmouth, United Kingdom

Exmouth is a port town, civil parish, and seaside resort located on the east bank at the mouth of the River Exe, approximately 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Exeter, in the county of Devon, England.

Type City

Why go

  • Seaside resort town in Devon, England.
  • Served by Branscombe Airfield.

History

Exmouth is a port town, civil parish, and seaside resort located on the east bank at the mouth of the River Exe, approximately 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Exeter, in the county of Devon, England.

Airports

Exeter Airport (EXT) 7.6 mi to the centre
Exeter EX5 2BD, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (Flybe, Air France, Isles of Scilly Skybus, Transavia France…) · direct flights to 19 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Bergerac, Faro, Paris, Rennes… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Cardiff (53 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 19 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Branscombe Airfield 12 mi to the centre
Branscombe, Devon, ENG, GB
Outdoor
Farway Common Airfield 12 mi to the centre
Sidmouth, Devon, ENG, GB
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Starcross Ferry
Ferry terminal · 1.2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Stuart Line Cruises
Ferry terminal · 1.2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Starcross
Ferry terminal · 2.1 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 7.2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Shaldon Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 7.4 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Exeter Quay
Ferry terminal · 8.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Exmouth – Sidmouth;Torquay;Brixham
Ferry route
Outdoor
Starcross-Exmouth Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Starcross-Exmouth Passenger Ferry
Ferry route · Stuart Line Cruises
Outdoor
Exmouth – Sidmouth
Ferry route
Outdoor
Topsham - The Turf Hotel
Ferry route
Outdoor
Exmouth – Exeter
Ferry route · Stuart Line Cruises
Outdoor
Topsham Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Trip around the bay
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Branscombe Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Starcross Ferry, 1.2 mi); routes include Exmouth – Sidmouth;Torquay;Brixham, Starcross-Exmouth Ferry, Starcross-Exmouth Passenger Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Exmouth, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences