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

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Chester is to bus via Exeter which costs £22 - £45 and takes 8h 43m.

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 10m and costs £50 - £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 Bampfylde Street, Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Axminster to Chester?

The distance between Axminster and Chester is 267 miles. The road distance is 201.6 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 40m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 Stagecoach South West, 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 40m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Exeter, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Axminster to Chester bus arrive?

Axminster to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus 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 10m 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 956+ hotels available in Chester.

Axminster to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
5h 40m
£74–222
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station44A
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
8h 43m
£22–43
Drive 200.4 mi
1. Drive from Axminster to Chester200.4 mi
4h 10m
£50–73
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 Chester
5h 31m
£96–319
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 Chester
8h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Station96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange551 / ...
11h 4m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 Chester
7h 7m
£116–359
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)BRS - LPL
7h 49m
£97–253
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
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 Chester
6h 38m
£111–257

Axminster to Chester by train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.1 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 8h 43m.

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