There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 48m£115–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
10h 56m£34–58Drive 237.1 mi
- Drive from Barnsley to Axminstercar 237.1 mi
4h 15m£60–86Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
11h 50m£43–73
Barnsley to Axminster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Axminster is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Axminster is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Interchange/A1 and arriving at Trinity Square via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Axminster via Sheffield and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Barnsley and Axminster is 287 miles. The road distance is 238.5 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Barnsley to Axminster, including transfers.
Barnsley to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Barnsley to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Axminster is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Barnsley to Axminster via Sheffield and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Trinity Square via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 10h 56m.
Train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Barnsley to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Barnsley to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Axminster is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Barnsley to Axminster.
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