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 London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 14m£66–169Drive 82.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Newportcar 82.7 mi
1h 37m£21–30Bus, 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 33mBus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Public Transport Interchangebus 106
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus 216
5h 2m
Axminster to Newport by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Newport is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Newport is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £20 - £30.
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 Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
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 Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Axminster and Newport is 131 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 3h 14m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 3h 14m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.
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 Parkway in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Kingsway K14 via Waterstones, County Hall, and Public Transport Interchange in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
- 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/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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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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