There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
- Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 36m£58–120Drive 142.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brighton to Axminstercar 142.9 mi
2h 48m£35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
7h 44m£39–54Train via Weymouth
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 2m£48–92
Brighton to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Axminster is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Axminster is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Trinity Square via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Axminster via Southampton Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Brighton and Axminster is 147 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Brighton to Axminster, including transfers.
Brighton to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Axminster train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Axminster is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Axminster via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Trinity Square via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–28
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £27–40
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45–65
Train from Southampton Central to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £28–40
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45–65
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Brighton to Axminster train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Axminster is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Brighton to Axminster.
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