The average bus between Axminster and Manchester takes 12h 38m and the fastest bus takes 8h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Axminster to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Axminster and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Axminster is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Manchester station via Waterstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Axminster to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Axminster and Manchester is 304.6 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Manchester Central Coach Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 44m.