There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 49m£83–197Drive 198.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cambridge to Axminstercar 198.3 mi
3h 38m£49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
8h 43mTrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 6m£88–190Train, bus
- Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
6h 20m
Cambridge to Axminster by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Axminster is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Trinity Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Axminster via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Cambridge and Axminster is 204 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Axminster without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 49m and costs £80 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cambridge to Axminster, including transfers.
Cambridge to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Axminster train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Axminster is to train via London which takes 4h 49m and costs £80 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Axminster via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Trinity Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 43m.
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Cambridge to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cambridge to Axminster train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Axminster is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cambridge to Axminster.
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