The average bus between Manchester and Axminster takes 11h 10m and the fastest bus takes 8h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Axminster. 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Axminster at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Axminster? 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 Manchester to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Axminster station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Manchester to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Trinity Square station.
The distance between Manchester and Axminster is 304.6 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Honiton Road P&R, and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride in around 9h 56m.