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There are 11 ways to get from Axminster to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 38m
    £186–303

  2. Line 30 bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 2m
    £44–145

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    14h 26m
    £49–82

  4. Drive  426.4 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Edinburghcar car 426.4 mi
    7h 26m
    £107–154

  5. Line 30 bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 13m
    £46–130

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    10h 24m
    £215–327

  7. Bus via Birmingham

    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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    16h 12m
    £70–122

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    4h 45m
    £107–284

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    6h
    £113–269

  10. Line 30 bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 35m
    £62–184

  11. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 46m
    £132–303

Axminster to Edinburgh by train, subway, and foot

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Axminster to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton BP Garage, and John Dobson Street in around 14h 26m.

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