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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 40m
    £190–330

  2. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    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 16m
    £84–233

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 52m

  4. Drive 426.4 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Edinburghcar car 426.4 mi
    7h 26m
    £104–151

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    5h 4m
    £104–260

  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 33m

  7. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    17h 22m

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 23m
    £88–203

  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
    5h 40m
    £121–283

  10. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 8m
    £136–329

  11. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 46m
    £108–277

Axminster to Edinburgh by train, subway, and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 14h 52m.

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