There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 47m£138–229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 56m£58–97Drive 319.1 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Cumbriacar 319.1 mi
5h 26m£79–114Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
13h 1m£128–215
Axminster to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Cumbria is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Axminster and Cumbria is 375 miles. The road distance is 321 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Axminster to Cumbria, including transfers.
Axminster to Cumbria bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Cumbria train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Cumbria is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 56m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Axminster to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Pooley Bridge Inn via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 13h 56m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Axminster to Cumbria bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.
Axminster to Cumbria train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Cumbria is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Axminster to Cumbria.
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