What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Axminster?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Axminster is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £55 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Axminster?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Axminster is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Axminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station and The Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Axminster?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Axminster via Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Chester to Axminster?

The distance between Chester and Axminster is 267 miles. The road distance is 201.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Axminster without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £70 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Axminster?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Chester to Axminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Axminster bus from?

Chester to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Axminster train from?

Chester to Axminster train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Axminster?

The best way to get from Chester to Axminster is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £70 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Chester to Axminster bus arrive?

Chester to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Axminster train arrive?

Chester to Axminster train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Axminster is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chester to Axminster.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Axminster?

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Where can I stay near Axminster?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Axminster.

Chester to Axminster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
6h 12m
£71–267
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square44A
9h 18m
£22–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hall101
3. Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Square30
8h 46m
Drive 200.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Axminster200.7 mi
4h 10m
£50–73
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminster
5h 34m
£101–343
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Taunton
3. Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Square30
6h 59m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminster
6h 38m
£107–221
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Axminster
7h 24m
£96–283
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
7h 49m
£83–211

Chester to Axminster by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Axminster, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Axminster via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station, County Hall, and The Parade in around 8h 46m.

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