There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 50m£45–153Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 18m£39–122Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Squarebus 30
6h 41mDrive 205 mi
- Drive from Canterbury to Axminstercar 205 mi
3h 39m£51–73
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Axminster is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Axminster via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Canterbury and Axminster is 218 miles. The road distance is 206.2 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Axminster without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 50m and costs £45 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Canterbury to Axminster, including transfers.
Canterbury to Axminster train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Axminster train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Axminster is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Canterbury to Axminster.
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What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Axminster via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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/
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