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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Axminster is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Axminster is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Axminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Axminster. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Axminster?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Axminster via Preston, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Axminster?

The distance between Blackpool and Axminster is 314 miles. The road distance is 263.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Blackpool to Axminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Axminster bus from?

Blackpool to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Axminster train from?

Blackpool to Axminster train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Axminster?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Axminster is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Blackpool to Axminster bus arrive?

Blackpool to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Axminster train arrive?

Blackpool to Axminster train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Axminster is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Blackpool to Axminster.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Axminster?

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Where can I stay near Axminster?

There are 1544+ hotels available in Axminster.

Blackpool to Axminster - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
7h 31m
£137–227
Drive 262.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackpool to Axminstercar 262.2 mi
4h 39m
£66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
11h 3m
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
5h 45m
£102–311
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
8h 4m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North 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 Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
9h 34m
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
6h 59m
£124–267
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Axminstertrain
7h 48m
£118–341

Blackpool to Axminster by train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Axminster.

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Distance: 312.2 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Axminster via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 11h 3m.

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