There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 34m£116–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Honiton Road P&Rbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Trinity Squarebus 44A
8h 51m£40–97Drive 184.4 mi
- Drive from Derby to Axminstercar 184.4 mi
3h 22m£46–67
Derby to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Axminster is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Axminster via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Derby and Axminster is 234 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Derby to Axminster, including transfers.
Derby to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Axminster is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Derby to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Honiton Road P&R, and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride in around 8h 51m.
Train from Derby to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- 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
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Honiton Road P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Derby to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Axminster is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Derby to Axminster.
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