There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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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 Aberystwythtrain
7h 44m£120–201Drive 175.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Aberystwythcar 175.9 mi
3h 39m£44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 54mBus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 9m
Axminster to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via County Hall, Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Aberystwyth via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Axminster and Aberystwyth is 317 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Axminster to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Aberystwyth via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Axminster to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.
Axminster to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Aberystwyth is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Axminster to Aberystwyth.
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