There are 8 ways to get from Axminster to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 37m£46–209Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
8h 38mDrive 224.6 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Manchestercar 224.6 mi
4h 3m£55–79Train to Exeter, fly
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3h 44m£83–275Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 19mBus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from The Parade to Town Hallbus 374
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
9h 51mTrain to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 23m£104–317Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 59m£100–222
Axminster to Manchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Manchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £280.
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 8h 38m.
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 37m.
The distance between Axminster and Manchester is 275 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £45 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Axminster to Manchester, including transfers.
Axminster to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Manchester is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a train from Axminster to Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Manchester Central Coach Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–140
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–140
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–140
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–140
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £85–130
Train from Axminster to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £27–40
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45–65
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £32–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–14
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
Bus from The Parade to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from The Parade to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Town Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Manchester is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Axminster to Manchester.
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