There are 10 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
8h 37m£143–229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 6m£58–93Drive 319.1 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Cumbriacar 319.1 mi
5h 26m£80–115Line 30 bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, line 508 bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus
8h 46m£65–153Bus, 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
12h 52m£140–235Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- 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
7h 25m£120–282Line 30 bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 28m£74–183Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 48m£134–272Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 4m£84–198Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 58m£140–327
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 - £95 and takes 13h 6m.
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 Blackbrook BP Garage, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
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 37m.
The distance between Axminster and Cumbria is 376 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 37m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Axminster to Cumbria, including transfers.
Axminster to Cumbria bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage 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 37m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Axminster to Pooley Bridge Inn via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Cumbria via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 13h 6m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–190
- 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 Axminster to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Axminster to Cumbria bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus 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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