How to travel from Exeter to Exmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Exmouth is around 17km (10 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 20min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Exeter to Exmouth by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ExmouthExeter if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Exmouth.

  • Duration29min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Exmouth Portland Avenue.

  • Duration45min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £3($4)
Operated by

Stagecoach South West

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Exmouth.

  • Duration20min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

ZCars

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Drive

Drive to Exmouth.

  • Duration20min
  • Distance18km (11 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Exmouth

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Exmouth by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £3 ($4) and will take around 45min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 20min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).

The distance between Exeter and Exmouth is around 17km (10 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 14km (9 miles)

It takes around 29min to get from Exeter and Exmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Exmouth is to take a taxi which takes around 20min and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £3 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Exmouth. It typically takes around 29min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Exeter and Exmouth with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 29min.

Great Western Railway run train services between Exeter and Exmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 29min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Exmouth. It typically takes around 45min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Exeter and Exmouth with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 45min.

Stagecoach South West run regular bus services between Exeter and Exmouth. Buses run hourly and take around 45min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Exmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Exmouth. instead which will take 29min.

The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Exeter and Exmouth. The distance is around 18km (11 miles) by road and it will take around 20min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Exmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 29min and will usually cost around £7 ($8).

How do I get from Exeter to Exmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Exmouth

Transport options from Exeter to Exmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
29min
£7($8)
hourly17km (10 miles)
Bus
45min
£3($4)
every 20 mins18km (11 miles)
Taxi
20min
£38($45)
on demand18km (11 miles)
Drive
20min
£3($3)
on demand18km (11 miles)

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Airports near Exmouth

The following major airports near Exmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Exmouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Exmouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Exmouth