There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Rugby by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 24m£92–278Drive 156.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Rugbycar 156.1 mi
2h 59m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
8h 1mBus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
5h 37mBus, train via Bristol
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
8h 47m
Axminster to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Rugby is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Bennett Street via County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Rugby via Basingstoke and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Axminster and Rugby is 204 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £90 - £280.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Axminster to Rugby, including transfers.
Axminster to Rugby bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Rugby is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £90 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Axminster to Rugby via Basingstoke and Coventry in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bennett Street via Waterstones, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £70–100
Train from Basingstoke to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £45–70
- 1st Class
- £85–130
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £60–90
- 1st Class
- £120–180
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £11–16
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- 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 Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Rugby bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Rugby is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Axminster to Rugby.
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