To get to Sidmouth by car from Exeter, follow the A3052 towards Sidmouth for approximately 16 miles. If you're coming from Taunton, take the A358 and then the A3052 for approximately 23 miles. From Plymouth, take the A38 towards Exeter and then follow the A376 and A3052 to Sidmouth for a total of approximately 40 miles.
If you prefer to travel by train, the closest station is Honiton, which is about a 15-minute drive away. From there, you can take a bus or a taxi to Sidmouth. Alternatively, the Exeter St David's station is around 20 miles away, and you can take a bus or taxi from there to reach Sidmouth.
If you're in the area, you may also want to visit the nearby town of Budleigh Salterton, which is about 6 miles to the north. Alternatively, the historic city of Exeter is approximately 16 miles to the west.
The closest airport to Sidmouth is Exeter Airport, which is approximately 10 miles away. From the airport, you can take a taxi or hire a car to get to Sidmouth. The drive will take approximately 30 minutes and you can take the A3052 route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from the airport to Exeter city center and then change to another bus that will take you to Sidmouth.