There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Tenby 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 Tenbytrain
6h 42m£123–279Drive 181.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Tenbycar 181.5 mi
3h 24m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
8h 17mBus, 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 Tenbytrain
8h 42m
Axminster to Tenby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Tenby is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Upper Park Road via County Hall and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Tenby via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Axminster and Tenby is 250 miles. The road distance is 182.5 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £120 - £280.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Axminster to Tenby, including transfers.
Axminster to Tenby bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Tenby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Tenby is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Tenby via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Upper Park Road via Waterstones, County Hall, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–90
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £95–140
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £60–85
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–70
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
- 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 Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Tenby bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Tenby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Tenby is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Axminster to Tenby.
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