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How to get fromAxminster to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Axminster to Blackpool 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 Prestontrain train
    6h 54m
    £120–197

  2. Bus, train via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Blackpool Northtrain train
    11h 4m
    £48–80

  3. Drive  262.3 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Blackpoolcar car 262.3 mi
    4h 39m
    £66–96

  4. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 31m
    £126–416

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 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
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 50m
    £99–176

  6. 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 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    12h
    £49–82

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool

    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 Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 58m
    £111–277

Axminster to Blackpool by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Blackpool North via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to National Express Coach Facility via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 12h.

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