What is the cheapest way to get from Axminster to Keswick?

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Keswick is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Axminster to Keswick?

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Keswick is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Axminster and Keswick?

No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Keswick via County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station and Penrith Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Axminster to Keswick?

The distance between Axminster and Keswick is 387 miles. The road distance is 319.6 miles.

How do I travel from Axminster to Keswick without a car?

The best way to get from Axminster to Keswick without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £75 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Axminster to Keswick?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Axminster to Keswick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Keswick bus from?

Axminster to Keswick bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Train or bus from Axminster to Keswick?

The best way to get from Axminster to Keswick is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £75 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Axminster to Keswick bus arrive?

Axminster to Keswick bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.

Can I drive from Axminster to Keswick?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Keswick is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Axminster to Keswick.

Where can I stay near Keswick?

There are 2406+ hotels available in Keswick.

Axminster to Keswick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Axminster to Keswick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
8h 50m
£79–273
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
8h 30m
£78–227
Bus, train via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Station106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
12h 8m
Drive 317.8 mi
1. Drive from Axminster to Keswick317.8 mi
5h 28m
£80–116
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
7h 22m
£119–374
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
12h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
12h 56m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
8h 49m
£151–338
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
7h 43m
£121–259

Axminster to Keswick by train and bus

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.3 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Keswick, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Keswick via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Penrith Rail Station in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Keswick via Waterstones, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 12h 56m.

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