What is the cheapest way to get from Axminster to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Blackpool is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Axminster to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Axminster and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via County Hall, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Axminster and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Blackpool North via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Axminster to Blackpool?

The distance between Axminster and Blackpool is 314 miles. The road distance is 263.9 miles.

How do I travel from Axminster to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Axminster to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £70 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Axminster to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Axminster to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Blackpool bus from?

Axminster to Blackpool bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Blackpool train from?

Axminster to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Axminster to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Axminster to Blackpool is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Axminster to Blackpool bus arrive?

Axminster to Blackpool bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.

Where does the Axminster to Blackpool train arrive?

Axminster to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Axminster to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Blackpool is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Axminster to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Axminster to Blackpool?

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Axminster to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Axminster to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
7h 2m
£72–245
Drive 262.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Axminster to Blackpool262.3 mi
4h 36m
£66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Station106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
10h 53m
Train to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
5h 25m
£102–325
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
8h 20m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
10h 13m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 51m
£107–328
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 32m
£112–264

Axminster to Blackpool by train

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.2 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to National Express Coach Facility via Waterstones, County Hall, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 53m.

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