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

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There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Swansea 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 Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4h 32m
    £70–146
  2. Line 30 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Airport to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 7m
    £16–25
  3. Line 30 bus, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Ilminster Road Buswaybus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus bus 216
    4. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    5h 55m
    £18–33
  4. Drive  130.6 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Swanseacar car 130.6 mi
    2h 29m
    £33–47
  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train
    6h 4m
    £55–107

Axminster to Swansea by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Axminster to Swansea via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Public Transport Interchange, and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 55m.

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