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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Axminster is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 30m.

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 11m and costs £45 - £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 Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 14m.

How far is it from Chester to Axminster?

The distance between Chester and Axminster is 267 miles. The road distance is 204 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 14m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Axminster train from?

Chester to Axminster train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, 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 14m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Axminster bus arrive?

Chester to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Axminster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Axminster is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m 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?

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Chester to Axminster - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 14m
£122–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Honiton Road P&Rbus 106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Trinity Squarebus 44A
9h 30m
£42–89
Drive 202.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Axminstercar 202.8 mi
4h 11m
£50–72
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
5h 6m
£97–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
7h 6m
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
6h 40m
£119–259
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Axminstertrain
7h 28m
£114–343

Chester to Axminster by train

115Weekly Trains

6h 14mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.1 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Trinity Square via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Honiton Road P&R, and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride in around 9h 30m.

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