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How to get fromAxminster Station to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Axminster Station to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 39m
    £126–215

  2. Drive 225 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Axminster Station to Manchestercar car 225 mi
    4h 4m
    £56–81

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 106 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    9h 1m

  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3h 52m
    £82–278

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 24m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus bus 374
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    10h 1m

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 12m
    £102–307

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 54m
    £104–229

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    7h 4m
    £86–241

Axminster Station to Manchester by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Axminster Station, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 1m.

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