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How to get fromAxminster to Shrewsburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Shrewsbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    5h 1m
    £115–196

  2. Drive 160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Axminster to Shrewsburycar car 160 mi
    3h 31m
    £40–57

  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 105 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    9h 12m

  4. 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 Shrewsburytrain train
    6h 43m

Axminster to Shrewsbury by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Axminster to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Axminster to Shrewsbury via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 12m.

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