Travel to Seaton

Road – travelling from the West exit at junction 30 (Exeter) of the M5 and use the scenic A3052 coast road, which takes approximately 40 minutes. If travelling from the East using the A303, then use A38 from Wincanton, which takes approximately 1.5 hours

Rail – Seaton does not have a railway station, but is only 5 miles from Axminster Station EX13 5PF with trains running every hour to London Waterloo. Honiton Railway Station (EX14 2DA) is 11 miles away. For the latest timetables and journey information visit the National Rail Enquiries.

Coach – National Express Coach Services from all parts of the UK visit Exeter and there are regular bus routes from Exeter to Seaton. Contact Devon County Council for all bus operator information and timetables. The Stagecoach 9A bus route travels between Exeter and Lyme Regis (8 miles east along the coast)

Bus – local bus services include Dartline 20, AVMT 52, Hatch Green 391, 392 and 393 and the AVMT 885 and 899. Also the Stagecoach 9 and 9A service. PLEASE NOTE: The Stagecoach bus service 9 and 9A no longer travels to Lyme Regis from Seaton. There is a reduced service provided by AVMT on the 378 service

Bus Timetables – 

9 and 9A Stagecoach

899_Seaton-Sidmouth

885_Beer-Axminster

391-2-3-mono

378_Seaton-Lyme Regis (Winter schedule)

378 Seaton-Lyme Regis  (Summer schedule)

52_Seaton-Exeter

20_Seaton-Taunton

X30 Seaton-Exeter

Air –  Exeter Airport is only 20 miles away by car

Sea –  Condor Ferries operate from Poole in Dorset and offer services between France, the Channel Isles and the UK. Further information is available from Condor Ferries.

For the latest traffic information and travel updates go to the AA website.

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Forthcoming Road Closures

The Esplanade from Marine Square roundabout to it’s junction with Beach Road between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 16th March and Sunday 17th March 2024 for Grizzfest and The Grizzly Race

The Esplanade from its junction with Beach Road to its junction with Trevelyan Road. Also Harbour Road from its junction with Trevelyan Road to the Axe Yacht Club entrance, between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 16th March and Sunday 17th March for Grizzfest The Grizzly Race.

Contact: Axe Valley Runners Tel: 07867 805601. Click HERE for map and more details

Valley View and Colyford Road from Wednesday 8th May to Friday 10th May 2024 between 19.00hrs and 07.00hrs for resurfacing works.

Contact Taylor Woodrow on Tel: 01404 821500. Click HERE for map and more details

Lydgates Road, Seaton from Tuesday 21st May to Thursday 23rd May inclusive,

To trace, locate and expose the blind connection and re-round and line the pipe. Contact Kier on behalf of South West Water, Tel: 01726 224400. Click HERE for map and more details.

Parking in Seaton

There are seven car parks and one coach park in Seaton.  Four of the car parks are owned and maintained by East Devon District Council where you can purchase parking permits.  Two of the car parks belong to Tesco and the Co-Op, please take note of their parking signage for permitted length of stay.  The Premier Inn car park is for the use of their customers only and is not open to the general public.  There is a privately owned car park next to the Co-Op called The Grove Car Park, on Underfleet Way, not to be confused with  The Underfleet West (Long Stay) car park.  Please take note of their parking fees as they do operate wheel clamping penalties. CCTV cameras record vehicle registration numbers and the precise time of entry and exit, to and from this car park. The operators are very zealous at issuing parking fines. Do not drive into, then immediately out of this car park without paying the minimum fee or you will be fined £100. 

Orchard Short Stay Car Park

Vehicle types: car, lgv, motorcycle (free), motorhome (8am-10pm, no overnight parking)
Address: Old Beer Road, Seaton EX12 2PD
Parkmobile location code: 2934
Pay places: 164 (including 4 disabled spaces)
Free places: 0
Maximum stay: 24 hrs

7-day (24 hour) parking permits accepted.

1st April to 31st October inclusive:

Hourly rate: £1.50 per hour up to 6 hours
Minimum payment: 75p (30 mins)
Maximum payment: £10.00 (6 hours up to 24 hours)
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile, credit/debit cards
Charging period: 8am – 6pm

1st November to 31st March inclusive:

Hourly rate: £1.00 per hour
Minimum payment: 50p (30 mins)
Winter offer: £2.00 special rate all day up to midnight
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile, credit/debit cards
Charging period: 8am – 6pm

Ringo Location Code: 42934

Town Hall Long Stay Car Park

Vehicle types: car, lgv, motorcycle (free), motorhome (8am-10pm) No overnight parking for motorhomes
Address: The Underfleet, Seaton EX12 2WE
Parkmobile location code: 2963
Pay places: 20
(no disabled spaces)
Free places: 0
Maximum stay: 24 hrs
Hourly rate: £1.00
Minimum payment: 50p (30 mins)
Maximum payment: £6.00 (November to March £3.00)
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile
Charging period: 24 hours

Ringo Location Code: 42963

The Underfleet (West) Long Stay Car Park

Vehicle types: car, lgv, motorcycle (free) Motorhomes permitted between 8am and 10pm – no overnight parking
Address: The Underfleet, Seaton EX12 2WD
Parkmobile location code: 2965
Pay places: 68
(no disabled spaces)
Free places: 0
Maximum stay: 24 hrs – Please note: the gates are locked everyday at 8pm and re-open at 8am

1st April (or Good Friday, whichever comes first) to 31st October inclusive

Hourly rate: £2.00 per hour up to 3 hours
Minimum payment: £1.00 (30 mins)
Maximum payment: £8.00 (between 4 and 24 hours)
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile
Charging period: 24 hrs

1st November to 31st March (or Good Friday, whichever comes first) inclusive

Hourly rate: £1.00 per hour up to 3 hours
Minimum payment: 50p (30 mins)
Winter Offer: £2.00 special rate all day up to midnight
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile
Charging period: 24 hrs

Ringo Location Code: 42965

Seaton Jurassic Long Stay Car Park

Vehicle types: car, lgv, motorcycle (free), motorhome (8am-10pm) No overnight parking for motorhomes
Address: The Underfleet, Seaton EX12 2WD
Parkmobile location code: 2926
Pay places: 106
(includes 7 disabled spaces)
Free places: 0
Maximum stay: 24 hrs (gates not locked)

From 1st April (or Good Friday, whichever comes first) to 31st October inclusive:

Hourly rate: £2.00 per hour up to 3 hours
Minimum payment: £1.00 (30 mins)
Maximum payment: £8.00 between 4 and 24 hours
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile, credit/debit cards
Charging period: 24 hours

From 1st November to 31st March (or Good Friday, whichever comes first) inclusive:

Hourly rate: £1.00 per hour up to 3 hours
Minimum payment: 50p (30 mins)
Winter Offer: £2.00 special rate all day up to midnight
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile, credit/debit cards
Charging period: 24 hours

Ringo Location Code: 42926

Seaton Jurassic Coach Park

Vehicle types: coaches
Address: Seaton Jurassic Coach Park, Seaton EX12 2LX
Parkmobile location code: 2933
Maximum stay: 24 hrs
Hourly rate: £1.00
Minimum payment: £1.00
Maximum payment: £10.00
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile
Charging period: 24 hours

Motorhomes are not permitted to park in this Coach Park

On Street Parking

Devon County Council is responsible for all on-street parking in Devon. For further information, on-street parking including paying or appealing a parking ticket with the prefix YD, applying for a residents parking permit or parking dispensation whilst carrying out works, please visit the Devon County Council Parking website at devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/parking/

Devon County Council on Street Parking on the Seafront

The parking bays along the seafront in Seaton are owned by Devon County Council and there are payment machines located at regular intervals along the seafront.  Charges apply between 1st April and 31st October, parking is free during the winter months. You will need to enter your car registration number into the machine, therefore the tickets are non-transferable. Payment can be made by coins, or by debit or credit card via the RINGO app.

Between the hours of 9am and 6pm:

Up to 3 minutes        40p

Up to 1 hour              £1.50

Up to 2 hours            £4.00

Up to 3 hours            £6.00

Up to 4 hours            £8.00

Maximum stay is 4 hours – no return within one hour. After 6pm parking is free

There are several dedicated disabled parking bays on the seafront which are free of charge for all blue badge holders, 24/7. Disabled blue badge holders can also park in the non-disabled bays and still benefit from free parking.

Parking Permits

East Devon District Council offer a range of permits for use in the car parks in Seaton. These permits are virtual so there is nothing to display on your vehicle.

The type of parking permits available are listed below:

B&B/Guest House/Holiday Let – this permit enables those businesses offering temporary accommodation to arrange parking for paying guests .

2 day (48 hour)
3 day (72 hour)
4 day (96 hour)
7 day (168 hour)

These permits are ideal for holiday makers and are valid for use in all East Devon District Council car parks. Please note there is a 3 hour maximum stay in the short stay car parks.  Please click HERE to purchase an online parking permit.

7 day Coach (168 hour) – this permit is ideal for coach companies and is valid for use in coach bays in East Devon District Council car parks.

Residents – this permit is only available for a limited period for existing customers, who have previously had a residents car park permit with prefix RCP.

If you would like to buy a parking permit please click here to apply online.

Please note that parking permits issued by East Devon District Council are NOT valid for any on street parking spaces/parking spaces regulated by meter which are separately managed by Devon County Council.

Tourist Information Visitor Parking Permits

The cardboard clock type of seven day parking permit is no longer available to purchase via the Tourist Information Centre at Marshlands.  All permits are now purchased online or via the Ringo App .  These virtual permits can be used in the Seaton Jurassic Car park, The Town Hall, The Underfleet (West) and The Orchard car parks.  Please click HERE to purchase an online parking permit.