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How to get fromAxminster to Prestonby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Axminster to Preston by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    7h 26m

  2. Drive 247.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Axminster to Prestoncar car 247.4 mi
    4h 13m
    £62–89

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 106 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    10h 22m

  4. Train to Exeter, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 52m
    £93–299

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    9h 21m

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 56m
    £115–250

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 12m
    £113–328

Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 22m.

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