There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Axminster by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
3h 38m£28–128Drive 94.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Axminster94.6 mi
1h 53m£24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to TauntonCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Square30
3h 44m
Cardiff to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Axminster is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Cardiff and Axminster is 141 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £28 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cardiff to Axminster, including transfers.
Cardiff to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Axminster is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Axminster.
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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 Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from The Parade to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
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