There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Newport by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
2h 42m£52–114Drive 82.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Newportcar 82.7 mi
1h 37m£20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 32mBus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
5h 18m
Axminster to Newport by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Newport is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Newport is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Newport. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Kingsway K14 via County Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Newport. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Newport (S Wales) via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Axminster and Newport is 130 miles. The road distance is 83.2 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Newport without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Axminster to Newport, including transfers.
Axminster to Newport bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Newport train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Newport is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Newport, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Newport (S Wales) via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Kingsway K14 via Waterstones, County Hall, and Bus Station in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Newport bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Newport train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Newport is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Axminster to Newport.
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