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
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.
Forthcoming Road Closures
LYDGATES ROAD, SEATON – Monday 1st March 2021 to Sunday 31st October 2021 for a maximum of 18 months for essential road surfacing works.
For additional information contact: KIELY BROS, Telephone: 01823 338291
THE ESPLANADE, SEATON – Between Fisherman’s Gap and Beach Road, for a motorbike festival on the seafront, raising funds for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. From 8am to 5pm on Sunday 25th July 2021. Any queries please telephone 01297 35468 More Details
SEATON SEAFRONT – The Esplanade between Fisherman’s Gap and Beach Road, for the Seaton Carnival Classic Car Show. Sunday 29th August 2021 from 9am to 4pm. Telephone 01297 599625 More Details
SEATON SEAFRONT – The Esplanade between Fisherman’s Gap and Beach Road, for the Seaton Carnival Street Fayre. Bank holiday Monday 30th August 2021 from 9am to 4pm. Telephone 01297 23193 More Details
SCALWELL LANE – From the junction of Harepath Road to number 62 Scalwell Lane, for gas mains replacement works. Monday 20th September to Friday 22nd October 2021. Telephone 07786 6035156 Wales & West Utilities Ltd. 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 Underfleet 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.
Orchard Short Stay Car Park
Vehicle types: car, lgv, motorcycle (free), motorhome (8am-10pm)
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
Hourly rate: £1.00
Minimum payment: 50p (30 mins)
Maximum payment: £10.00
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile, credit/debit cards
Charging period: 8am – 6pm
Town Hall Long Stay Car Park
Vehicle types: car, lgv, motorcycle (free), motorhome (8am-10pm)
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 (nov – mar £3.00)
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile
Charging period: 24 hours
The Underfleet (West) Long Stay Car Park
Vehicle types: car, lgv, motorcycle (free)
Address: The Underfleet, Seaton EX12 2WD
Parkmobile location code: 2965
Pay places: 68
(no disabled spaces)
Free places: 0
Maximum stay: 24 hrs
Hourly rate: £1.00
Minimum payment: 50p (30 mins)
Maximum payment: £6.00 (nov – mar £3.00)
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile
Charging period: 24 hrs
Seaton Jurassic Long Stay Car Park
Vehicle types: car, lgv, motorcycle (free), motorhome (8am-10pm)
Address: The Underfleet, Seaton EX12 2WD
Parkmobile location code: 2926
Pay places: 106
(includes 7 disabled spaces)
Free places: 0
Maximum stay: 24 hrs
Hourly rate: £1.00
Minimum payment: 50p (30 mins)
Maximum payment: £6.00 (nov – mar £3.00)
Method of payment: coins, Parkmobile, credit/debit cards
Charging period: 24 hours
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
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/
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.
