There are 8 ways to get from Axminster Station to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 39m£131–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
9h 10m£31–59Drive 225 mi
- Drive from Axminster Station to Manchestercar 225 mi
4h 4m£55–80Train to Exeter, fly
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h£92–178Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 34mBus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
9h 34mTrain, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 56m£109–251Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 15m£107–358
Axminster Station to Manchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster Station to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster Station to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs £90 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster Station station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster Station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Axminster Station and Manchester is 275 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster Station to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Axminster Station to Manchester, including transfers.
Axminster Station to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Axminster Station to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster Station to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 10m.
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 train from Axminster to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Yeovil Junction, Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–140
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–140
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
Bus from Rail Station to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster Station to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Axminster Station to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster Station to Manchester is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Axminster Station to Manchester.
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