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 48mDrive 175.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Aberystwythcar 175.2 mi
3h 47m£43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 8mBus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
10h 17m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 47m 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 10h 17m.
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 48m.
The distance between Axminster and Aberystwyth is 317 miles. The road distance is 176.2 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 48m 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 West Trains, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 17m.
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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Waterstones, County Hall, Sophia Gardens, and Sarn Odeon in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- southwesttrains.co.uk
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- southwesttrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Aberystwyth train services, operated by South West Trains, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Aberystwyth is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Axminster to Aberystwyth.
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