Exmouth, The Town info page 1

Exmouth Tourist introduction

Train information to Exmouth, on the East Devon coast.

Rail timetables on line.
The Avocet Line
Named after the bird that overwinters on the famous Exe estuary, the Avocet Line is a busy busy railway connecting Exeter Central and Exmouth stations.

Exmouth is a beautiful family resort with its 2 mile long seafront, lovely cliff walks with stunning views of the bay. The Dorset and East Devon Coast from Exmouth (eastwards) has been officially ranked alongside the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the natural wonders of the world.
See the World Heritage coast at Exmouth

The Exeter to Exmouth railway is very popular with local people for commuting, shopping, education and leisure trips. It has a ‘clockface’ service every half hour for most of the day, with around 800,000 trips made last year - and the number is growing.

This is an important link for Exmouth and villages to Exeter, please support it, it also saves trying to park in Exmouth on a day trip, fantastic views of the Exe Estuary, Great views at sunset.

In the last few years through the ExeRail Partnership of Local Authorities, and particularly Devon County Council, Exeter City Council and East Devon Council, there has been a substantial investment in improving the stations on the route. Specifically:

New vandal-resistant waiting shelters at Exmouth (part-funded by Exmouth Town Council) and Topsham. Most of the remaining shelters have been reglazed and repainted.
New station platform signs, litter bins and benches.
Painting of all railings and lamp columns.
Improved access at Topsham for the disabled.
Minor environmental works.

The new station signs all include ‘The Avocet Line’ logo, featuring the bird itself. The decision to name the line is part of the programme to promote the 'Great Scenic Railways of Devon & Cornwall', as operated by Wessex Trains.

All of the eight branchlines in the two counties are being named to emphasise their individual character and identity. The first of these - Exeter to Barnstaple - was named 'The Tarka Line' a decade ago, and now Exeter to Exmouth is being christened 'The Avocet Line'.

The name derives from the bird which overwinters on the internationally-important Exe Estuary site. This initiative is very much a joint venture with RSPB (whose logo is the avocet), Exmouth Town Management Partnership, and Exe Estuary Management Partnership. The naming and links with the partners will ensure that the line gets a higher profile nationally, introducing more tourists to this very special area.

See the Tourist Information Centre

In the centre of East Devon's glorious countryside with Woodbury Common and beautiful towns and villages nearby.

Only 25 minutes away from Exeter by train with great views of the Exe Estuary, internationally renowned for its wildlife. See the local area map with directions & train links to Exmouth.

The River Exe has access from the Imperial Recreation Ground (near the railway station) Left to the corner where the sea meets the river when the tide is out.

Or the start of the walk to Lympstone, a great walk, part of it, can be also on the river bed when the tide is out. (Lympstone Village)

Interactive Maps of Exmouth

Old pictures of Exmouth

Next page

360° view: The Strand View from The Strand Gardens with its trees and flower displays.

Town info 2. Hospital, Dr's etc. Emergency Services

The River Exe has access from the Imperial Recreation Ground (near the railway station). It's at the start of the lovely river walk to Lympstone