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Visit the beautiful beaches and charming seaside towns of the Jurassic Coast in East Devon and West Dorset.
Forget traffic. Come by train & bus in as little as 3hr 30 from London Waterloo.
TRAVEL TIPS
Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminster in Devon. You'll be there in just 2hr 45.
If you're heading to Sidmouth, stay on one more stop to Honiton.
Onward buses depart from right outside both Axminster and Honiton railway stations. Easy!
Be in beauty spots like Seaton and Lyme Regis in under 30min.
Buses also run along the coast so you can hop from town to town.
Sidmouth
DEVON
Sidmouth has been a popular seaside resort since at least the 18th Century. Wander the beach and esplanade or walk the South West Coast Path to take in the glorious red cliffs. More
GETTING TO SIDMOUTH
Take the train from London Waterloo to Honiton.
2hr 55
Right outside the railway station hop on the no.9 bus to Sidmouth
40min
Lyme Regis
DORSET
Take a fossil hunting walk from Lyme Regis Museum, built on the site of Mary Anning's birthplace. Explore the harbour's historic Cobb wall, and at low tide walk along the beach to neighbouring Charmouth. More
GETTING TO LYME REGIS
Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminster.
2hr 45
Right outside the station hop on the X51 or X53 bus to Lyme Regis
23min
Seaton
DEVON
Wander the mile-long beach or take an open-top ride on the lovingly preserved Seaton Tramway. Then explore the shops or search out Seaton labyrinth. More
GETTING TO SEATON
Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminster.
2hr 45
Then right outside the railway station hop on the 885 bus to Seaton
30min
Bridport & West Bay
DORSET
Visit the famous rope-making town of Bridport, then continue by bus to West Bay. Explore the harbour and head to the beach with its crumbling golden cliffs, as featured in the Broadchurch TV series. More
GETTING TO BRIDPORT & WEST BAY
Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminster.
2hr 45
Right outside the station hop on the X51 or X53 bus to Bridport
50min (West Bay is an extra 15min on X53)
Come by train & bus
TRAVEL TIPS
Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminster in Devon. You'll be there in just 2hr 45.
If you're heading to Sidmouth, stay on one more stop to Honiton.
Onward buses depart from right outside both Axminster and Honiton railway stations. Easy!
Be in beauty spots like Seaton and Lyme Regis in under 30min.
Buses also run along the coast so you can hop from town to town.
Part-funded by the Community Rail Development Fund, a joint initiative of the Department for Transport and Community Rail Network.