There are 5 ways to get from Axminster to Wells by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Axminster to Castle Carytrain Exeter St Davids - Salisbury
- Take the taxi from Castle Cary to Wellstaxi
1h 7m£43–67Drive 39.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Wellscar 39.6 mi
1h 8m£10–14Bus via Yeovil
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2h 42m£11–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Axminster to Wellstaxi 39.6 mi
1h 8m£80–100Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
3h 39m
Axminster to Wells by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Wells is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Wells is to train and taxi which takes 1h 7m and costs £40 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster station to Wells station. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Axminster and Wells is 48 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Wells without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 7m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Axminster to Wells, including transfers.
Axminster to Wells bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Axminster to Wells bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Wells is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Axminster to Wells.
There are 1150+ hotels available in Wells.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Wells, England?
First Bristol, Bath & the West operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- £28–100
Anzford Cars
- Phone
- +44 7831 249 441
- Website
- anzfordcars.com
Castle Cary Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1963 351 333
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7563 612 473
Axminster Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1297 33055
- Website
- axminstercabs.co.uk
Axminster Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1297 34000
- Website
- axminster-taxis.co.uk
Station Taxis Axminster
- Phone
- +44 1297 34424
- Website
- stationtaxisaxminster.co.uk
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