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

The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Manchester is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Axminster to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Axminster and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via County Hall and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Axminster and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Axminster to Manchester?

The distance between Axminster and Manchester is 275 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Axminster to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Axminster to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Axminster to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Axminster to Manchester train from?

Axminster to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Axminster to Manchester?

The best way to get from Axminster to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Axminster to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Axminster to Manchester train arrive?

Axminster to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Axminster to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Manchester is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Axminster to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Axminster to Manchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 39m
£127–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
9h 42m
£24–41
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
9h 21m
£46–114
Drive 224.6 mi
1. Drive from Axminster to Manchestercar 224.6 mi
4h 3m
£55–79
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3h 42m
£92–225
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 21m
£95–177
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 58m
£111–260
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 32m
£132–423

Axminster to Manchester by train

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Distance: 273.5 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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You can take a train from Axminster to Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Manchester Central Coach Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 21m.

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