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There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 46m
    £80–131
  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk070 / ...
    7h 6m
    £21–36
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    6h 46m
    £27–44
  4. Drive  146.8 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Birminghamcar car 146.8 mi
    2h 40m
    £37–53

Axminster to Birmingham by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Axminster, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Birmingham New Street via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Birmingham Coach Station via Taunton Town Centre K and County Hall in around 6h 46m.

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