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

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There are 6 ways to get from Axminster to Chester 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 Crewetrain train
    5h 35m
    £102–183

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    9h 39m
    £30–50

  3. Bus

    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 Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    9h 31m
    £36–65

  4. Drive  200.9 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Chestercar car 200.9 mi
    4h 15m
    £51–73

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 55m
    £100–239

  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
    7h 50m
    £79–137

Axminster to Chester by train

Calendar94Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Chester Bus Interchange via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 31m.

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