The average bus between Axminster and Rugby takes 11h 50m and the fastest bus takes 7h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Axminster to Rugby. 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 4 times a day between Axminster and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Rugby at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 11h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 31m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Axminster to Rugby? 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Rugby station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
Axminster to Rugby bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Rugby bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bennett Street station.
The distance between Axminster and Rugby is 213.5 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bennett Street via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 8h 7m.