There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Whimple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Axminster to Whimple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Whimple is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Whimple is to train which takes 20 min and costs £8 - £21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Hand and Pen. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Axminster and arriving at Whimple. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Axminster and Whimple is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.1 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Whimple without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £8 - £21.
The train from Axminster to Whimple takes 20 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Axminster to Whimple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Whimple train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Whimple is to train which takes 20 min and costs £8 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Whimple, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Axminster to Whimple every 2 hours. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South West operates a bus from Trinity Square to Hand and Pen every 3 hours. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to Whimple
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £8–13
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £14–21
Bus from Trinity Square to Hand and Pen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Station Taxis Axminster
- Phone
- +44 1297 34424
- Website
- stationtaxisaxminster.co.uk
Axminster Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1297 34000
- Website
- axminster-taxis.co.uk
Axminster Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1297 33055
- Website
- axminstercabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Whimple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Hand and Pen station.
Axminster to Whimple train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Whimple station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Whimple is 19 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Axminster to Whimple.
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