Exeter Airport
Exeter Airport is located in the heart of Devon just 10 miles east of Exeter city centre, and 50 miles from the seaside town of Plymouth. The airport has enjoyed rapid growth over the past few years and has good transport links.
Website: Exeter Airport (www.exeter-airport.co.uk/site/1/home.html)
Travel options
Taxi
Corporate Cars is the official airport taxi operator. They have a booking desk in the arrivals hall and taxis wait at the stop in front of the arrivals exit. There are usually taxis waiting to meet flights during peak hours, but it is best to book a taxi before you leave, especially if you’re travelling in the evening. The fare into Exeter city centre is about £12, and to Plymouth about £70.
For more information or to book a taxi visit Corporate Cars (www.corporate-cars.com/), or call +44 (0)1392 362000.
Minibus
Corporate Cars
Corporate Cars (see above) also offers mini bus transfers for groups travelling together.
Car
Exeter Airport is located just off the A31 which goes west towards the M3 motorway and London. The junction for the M5 motorway to Bristol is very close to the airport and Bristol is only 1 hour 30 minutes drive away. There is also a vast network of A roads going down through Devon and Cornwall. Use the VisitBritain journey planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/web2) to find the best route to your destination.
Postcode: If you are using satellite navigation the postcode for Exeter Airport is EX5 2BD.
Car hire
There's 1 car hire company at Exeter Airport with a desk in the arrivals hall. See car hire at Exeter Airport for details.
Bus
There are 2 local bus services that terminate at Exeter city centre with stops at both the train and bus stations, and other local towns including Exmouth. The 56 bus goes from Exeter to Exmouth via the airport 7 days a week from around 07:15 until around 19:30.
For more information visit Traveline (www.traveline.org.uk), or call Traveline on +44 (0)870 608 2608.
Train
There are 3 train stations near the airport - Exeter St. Davids (5.5 miles), Exeter Central (5 miles) and Digby & Sowton (2.5 miles). From Exeter St Davids station you can find direct services to London Paddington, Plymouth and Cornwall, North & South Devon and Exmouth, and connecting services to destinations all over Britain.
For more information or to book tickets go to National Rail (www.nationalrail.co.uk/), or call +44 (0)20 7278 5240.