There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3h 5m£29–85Drive 94.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Cardiff94.3 mi
1h 53m£24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia GardensCp5
4h 33mBus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 56m
Axminster to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Cardiff is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Sophia Gardens via County Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Axminster and Cardiff is 141 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £29 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Axminster to Cardiff, including transfers.
Axminster to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £29 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Sophia Gardens via Waterstones and County Hall in around 4h 33m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Cardiff is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Axminster to Cardiff.
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