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 - £50 and takes 8h 37m.

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 Newhall St, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

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 13m.

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 13m and costs £65 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 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 13m and costs £65 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Chester to Axminster bus arrive?

Chester to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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?

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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 13m
£66–267
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
8h 37m
£22–50
Drive 200.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Axminster200.7 mi
4h 10m
£51–73
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 30m
£99–333
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
7h 37m
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
9h 20m
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
£105–220
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 22m
£102–293
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
8h 20m
£83–262

Chester to Axminster by train

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Distance: 265.1 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Trinity Square via Newhall St, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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