There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Fishguard 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
6h 17m£90–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 112 / ...
10h 42m£31–55Drive 191.6 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Fishguardcar 191.6 mi
3h 44m£47–68Bus, 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 Haverfordwesttrain
10h 11m£77–136Bus, train via Llanarth
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Synod Innbus T1c
- Take the bus from Synod Inn to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus T5
11h 53m
Axminster to Fishguard by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Fishguard is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Fishguard is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Ffordd yr Efail 2 via County Hall, Sophia Gardens and Haverfordwest Bus Station Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Axminster and Fishguard is 260 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Fishguard without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Axminster to Fishguard, including transfers.
Axminster to Fishguard bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Fishguard train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Fishguard is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Fishguard, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Fishguard & Goodwick via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Sophia Gardens, Bus Station, and Haverfordwest Bus Station Bay 4 in around 10h 42m.
- 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 Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Haverfordwest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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 Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Synod Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Synod Inn to Ffordd yr Efail 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Richards Bros
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Booking & Getting There
Axminster to Fishguard bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.
Axminster to Fishguard train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Fishguard is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Axminster to Fishguard.
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