There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
7h 41m£61–255Drive 172.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Axminster172.4 mi
3h 49m£43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Square30
8h 50mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County HallCp5
- Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Square30
9h 15m
Aberystwyth to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Axminster is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Trinity Square via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens and The Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Axminster is 317 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £60 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Aberystwyth to Axminster, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Axminster bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Aberystwyth to Axminster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Axminster is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Trinity Square via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, County Hall, and The Parade in around 9h 15m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–20
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from The Parade to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Axminster bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
Aberystwyth to Axminster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Axminster is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Aberystwyth to Axminster.
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