Directions to Seaton, Devon
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East Devon can be easily be reached from the M5, the nearest motorway junction to Seaton is Junction 29 which is 17 miles away. After exiting junction 29 take the A30 to Honiton, at Honiton turn off onto the A38 to Axminster and then onto the A358 to Seaton.
Alternatively come off the M5 at junction 30 and take the A3052, the East Devon Heritage Coast Way which passes through some beautiful scenery via Sidmouth and onto Seaton.
Motorists from London and the South East can travel via the M4 to join the M5 at Bristol or as an alternative use the A303 and A30 which is mainly dual carriageway.
By Coach and Bus
There are National Express Services from all parts of the country to Exeter.
web site:- www.nationalexpress.com.
From Exeter Bus Station it is possible to take the Jurassic CoastLinX53 Service, a fleet of modern double decker buses which run every 2 hours from Exeter to Weymouth. The Route takes these buses through Sidford, Beer, Seaton, Lyme Regis, Bridport and onto Weymouth.
Link to pdf version of the X53 Bus Time Table
A further X53 Service then carries on along the coast as far as Bournemouth.
Allow an hour for the bus journey from Exeter to Seaton. For further details of this service call Traveline on: 0871 200 22 33 or visit ther web site on:-www.traveline.info
For on-line details of bus timetables in Devon including East Devon, go to www.devon.gov/devonbus
By Rail
There are fast trains from the Midlands and the North to Exeter and from Londons Paddington and Waterloo stations to Exeter's St Davids station.Exeter is served by two railway stations, Central Station in the heart of the city provides a predominantly local service around Devon and the South West, whilst Exeter St David’s (ten minutes walk from the centre) connects with all the major towns and cities across the UK.
There is also a slower train service from London Waterloo to Exeter Central stopping at Axminster, Honiton, Feniton and Whimple. The train station at Axminster is 7 miles from Seaton and there is a local bus and taxi service between the two towns.
The telephone number of the National Rail Enquiry Service is: 0845 748 4950.
The national train operators have a web site giving details of train services and timetables at www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Air
Exeter Airport is in East Devon off the A30, 5 miles east of Exeter and 18 miles west of Seaton. From Exeter Airport it is possible to fly to major UK, European and Worldwide destinations. Telephone: 01392 367433.
For online details of the services from Exeter Airport go to: www.exeter-airport.co.uk
Flybe,one of Europe's biggest regional airlines is the largest scheduled airline based at Exeter Airport flying to 13 Countries on 184 routes with connections to 35 UK airports and 31 European airports.
For online details of the flybe services from Exeter Airport go to: www.flybe.com
Taxis
in Seaton and the surrounding area.
Clapps Taxis- 6 Cross St, Seaton, EX12 2LH, tel: 20038/23366
Local or long journeys, all airports and train stations. Open 7 days a week.
Seaton Taxis- 21 Roman Way, Seaton, EX12 2NT, tel:01297 24666
Local friendly service, long & short distance, female driver available. Day & Night, EDDC licensed.
Axe Vale Cars- Mobile 07866 531997, tel: 01297 24123
The area around Seaton has been settled for more than 6,000 years the area having been farmed since 4000BC with archaeological excavations revealing Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age remains.
There are many events and activities which are organised by different clubs and societies in and around Seaton. Although many of the events organised are attended by the local residents of the area, visitors to the town are welcomed and encouraged.
The East Devon landscape is an unspoilt treat, the South West Coastal path from Exmouth to Lyme Regis gives walkers on clear bright days some of the most stunning views in England. Inland there are intimate wooded combes, vast areas of heathland, fertile river valleys and high hilltops with more outstanding views.
The Axe Valley with its picturesque scenery, on the border of Devon and Dorset holds charming Devon villages and towns which are just a few miles from the coast.
Seaton Facts
Distances to nearest places
- Beer:1.7 miles
- Axmouth:1.4 miles
- Axminster:7 miles
- Lyme Regis:8 miles
- Sidmouth:10 miles
- Honiton:13 miles
- Exeter:25 miles
- Weymouth:36 miles
Railway Station
- Axminster - 7 miles
Airport
- Exeter International Airport
- Exeter
- EX5 2BD
- 18 miles
Accident & Emergency
- Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
- Barrack Road,
- Exeter
- EX2 5DW
- Tel:01392 411611
- 22 miles
Doctors Surgeries in Seaton
- Townsend Medical Centre
- 49, Harepath Rd
- EX12 2RY
- Tel: 01297 20616
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- Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice
- 148, Harepath Rd
- EX12 2DU
- Tel: 01297 20877