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

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There are 8 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 38m
    £115–203

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    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
    8h 47m
    £23–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    8h 22m
    £36–89

  4. Drive  200.9 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Chestercar car 200.9 mi
    4h 15m
    £50–73

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 27m
    £107–261

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 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
    8h 18m
    £85–157

  7. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 49m
    £65–158

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 43m
    £125–293

Axminster to Chester by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Chester Bus Interchange via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 22m.

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