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 Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
7h 40m£140–228Drive 175.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Axminstercar 175.2 mi
3h 45m£44–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
8h 51mBus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
9h 9m
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 45m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 45m 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 Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
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 40m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Axminster is 317 miles. The road distance is 176.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 40m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 9m.
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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Trinity Square via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 9h 9m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- 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
- £11–25
- 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
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- 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
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/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
- £14–35
- 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 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Aberystwyth to Axminster.
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