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 Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
7h 7m£90–181Bus
cheapest- 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 12m£28–47Drive 181.2 mi
- Drive from Axminster to Tenbycar 181.2 mi
3h 26m£45–65Bus, 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 47m£75–132
Axminster to Tenby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Tenby is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 26m 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 12m.
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, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Axminster and Tenby is 250 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 7m 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 7h 7m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Tenby via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Upper Park Road via Waterstones, County Hall, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- 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
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
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 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Axminster to Tenby.
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