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There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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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 Leicestertrain train
    5h 6m
    £97–157
  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk087
    9h 6m
    £27–44
  3. Drive  173.9 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Leicestercar car 173.9 mi
    3h 17m
    £44–63
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    9h 16m
    £33–56

Axminster to Leicester by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Axminster to Leicester via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Axminster to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Yeovil Junction, Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 6m.

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