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

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There are 6 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

    cheapest
    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 National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    11h 47m
    £46–84

  3. Drive  262.3 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Blackpoolcar car 262.3 mi
    4h 39m
    £65–94

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 51m
    £121–350

  5. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 27m
    £103–182

  6. 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 Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    11h 21m
    £107–192

Axminster to Blackpool by train

Calendar95Weekly 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, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 47m.

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