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There are 7 ways to get from Axminster to Holyhead by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 9m
    £149–270

  2. Drive 258.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Axminster to Holyheadcar car 258.8 mi
    5h 41m
    £65–93

  3. Bus, train 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 106 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 423 / ...
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 3m

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 42m
    £129–360

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 47m

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 46m
    £151–311

  7. Train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    10h 14m
    £78–295

Axminster to Holyhead by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Axminster, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Axminster to Holyhead via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 8h 9m.

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