There are 7 ways to get from Axminster to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 Prestontrain
6h 54m£120–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus
10h 17m£30–47Bus, train via Bristol
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
10h 8m£52–93Drive 262.3 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Blackpoolcar 262.3 mi
4h 39m£66–95Train to Exeter, fly, train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 22m£106–264Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 26m£109–182Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 37m£122–290
Axminster to Blackpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Blackpool is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Blackpool via Blackbrook BP Garage, Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
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 6h 54m.
The distance between Axminster and Blackpool is 314 miles. The road distance is 263.9 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Axminster to Blackpool, including transfers.
Axminster to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Axminster to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Blackpool is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 17m.
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 Blackpool via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–350
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- South Western Railway
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Axminster to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Axminster to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Blackpool is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Axminster to Blackpool.
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