What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to Axminster?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Axminster is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to Axminster?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Axminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Trinity Square via Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Bideford to Axminster?

The distance between Bideford and Axminster is 79 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to Axminster without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Bideford to Axminster?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Bideford to Axminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Axminster bus from?

Bideford to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Axminster?

The best way to get from Bideford to Axminster is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Bideford to Axminster bus arrive?

Bideford to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Axminster is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Bideford to Axminster.

Where can I stay near Axminster?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Axminster.

Bideford to Axminster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Axminster by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain Barnstaple - Axminster
3h 31m
£38–73
Drive 64.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bideford to Axminstercar 64.6 mi
1h 26m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to County Hallbus 502
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
4h 37m
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 35m
£36–83

Bideford to Axminster by bus, foot, and train

5Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Axminster.

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Axminster, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Barnstaple to Axminster 5 times a week. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Trinity Square via County Hall and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 4h 37m.

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