There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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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
7h 38m£175–288Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
14h 12m£67–162Drive 319.1 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Cumbriacar 319.1 mi
5h 26m£79–114Train, fly
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 6m£131–290Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 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 10m£143–265
Axminster to Cumbria by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Cumbria is to bus which costs £65 - £170 and takes 14h 12m.
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 Longthwaite road end via County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
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 7h 38m.
The distance between Axminster and Cumbria is 377 miles. The road distance is 321 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £170 - £290.
It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 7h 38m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 14h 12m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Axminster to Cumbria via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Penrith North Lakes in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Longthwaite road end via Waterstones, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 14h 12m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–300
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Cumbria bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones 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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