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 31m£35–201Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
8h 59mDrive 184.4 mi
- Drive from Derby to Axminstercar 184.4 mi
3h 22m£45–65
Derby to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Axminster is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £65.
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, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
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 31m.
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 31m and costs £35 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 31m and costs £35 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 59m.
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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 59m.
Train from Derby to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–170
- 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
- £9–15
- 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
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–20
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
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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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