There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2h 14m£53–131Drive 62.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Axminstercar 62.5 mi
1h 24m£16–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
3h 7mBus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
4h 44m£22–29Line 376 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Wine Street to Bus Stationbus 374 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
6h 7m
Bristol to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Axminster is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Trinity Square via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Axminster via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Bristol and Axminster is 103 miles. The road distance is 62.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Bristol to Axminster, including transfers.
Bristol to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Axminster is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trinity Square via Exeter and Bus Station in around 4h 44m.
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–20
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £25–31
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £30–50
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Wine Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.
Bristol to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Axminster is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Bristol to Axminster.
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