There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4h 28m£82–165Drive 130.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Swanseacar 130.8 mi
2h 30m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
6h 58mBus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
6h 3mBus, train via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus X1
7h 58m
Axminster to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Swansea is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via County Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Swansea via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Axminster and Swansea is 188 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Axminster to Swansea, including transfers.
Axminster to Swansea bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Swansea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Swansea via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Waterstones, County Hall, and Bus Station in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Swansea bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Swansea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Swansea is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Axminster to Swansea.
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