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How to get fromBarrow in Furness to Axminsterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
    4. Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Squarebus30
    8h 49m

  2. Train, bus via Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Honiton Road P&Rbus101 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Trinity Squarebus44A
    13h 41m
    £52–111

  3. Drive 311.6 mi

    1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Axminstercar311.6 mi
    5h 21m
    £79–113

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
    6h 34m
    £113–368

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
    4. Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Squarebus30
    10h 12m

  6. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
    7h 43m
    £111–246

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Axminstertrain
    8h 33m
    £111–323

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Axminster, England?

There is no direct connection from Barrow in Furness to Axminster. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Station, take the bus to The Parade, then take the bus to Trinity Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Trinity Square via Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, Honiton Road P&R, and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride in around 13h 41m.

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