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

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Chester is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Axminster and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Chester. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via County Hall, Lordswood Rd and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Axminster and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Chester. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Axminster to Chester?

The distance between Axminster and Chester is 267 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Axminster to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Axminster to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Axminster to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Axminster to Chester?

The best way to get from Axminster to Chester is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Axminster to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Axminster to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Axminster to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Chester is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Axminster to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1053+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
5h 41m
£121–214
Drive 200.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Axminster to Chestercar 200.9 mi
4h 15m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 7m
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 7m
£98–285
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
8h 23m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 29m
£120–256
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 45m
£118–344
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
8h 12m
£109–286

Axminster to Chester by train

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Distance: 265.1 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Axminster to Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Chester Bus Interchange via Waterstones, County Hall, Lordswood Rd, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 7m.

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