There are 4 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 34m£78–147Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
8h 58m£25–52Drive 146.9 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Rugbycar 146.9 mi
3h 23m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
9h 11m£30–53
Axminster to Rugby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Rugby is to bus and train which costs £24 - £55 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Church Street via County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
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 34m.
The distance between Axminster and Rugby is 204 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 34m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 11m.
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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Church Street via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 9h 11m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Axminster to Rugby bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.
Axminster to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Rugby is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Axminster to Rugby.
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