There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3h 50m£53–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
3h 57m£15–25Drive 94.6 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Axminstercar 94.6 mi
1h 53m£24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
3h 58m£39–71
Cardiff to Axminster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Axminster is to bus which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 57m.
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 bus from Cardiff to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Trinity Square via Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
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 50m.
The distance between Cardiff and Axminster is 141 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cardiff to Axminster, including transfers.
Cardiff to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Axminster is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 57m.
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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Trinity Square via County Hall and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall 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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