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 21m£13–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anchor Road to Honiton Road P&Rbus Fal
- Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Trinity Squarebus 44A
4h 37m£8–10Train, bus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Squarebus 30
2h 48mDrive 62.5 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Axminstercar 62.5 mi
1h 24m£16–23Line 376 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Wine Street to Bus Stationbus 374 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Housebus 374
- Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Squarebus 30
5h 30m
Bristol to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Axminster is to bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Anchor Road and arriving at Trinity Square via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
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 21m.
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 21m and costs £13 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Bristol to Axminster, including transfers.
Bristol to Axminster bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Anchor Road 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 21m and costs £13 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 4h 37m.
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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anchor Road to Trinity Square via Honiton Road P&R and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride in around 4h 37m.
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from The Parade to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
Bus from Anchor Road to Honiton Road P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Market House
- 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 Stagecoach South West, arrive at Honiton Road P&R 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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