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How to get fromEdinburgh to Axminsterby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain train
    5h 16m
    £108–306

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    5h 57m
    £82–212

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    9h 23m
    £260–361

  4. Drive 425.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Axminstercar car 425.8 mi
    7h 25m
    £104–150

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain train
    6h 44m
    £114–280

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    6h 39m
    £82–229

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    7h 9m
    £106–268

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    7h 41m
    £134–262

  9. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    10h 40m
    £155–294

Edinburgh to Axminster by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Axminster, England?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Axminster. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to Prison, walk to Exeter Central, then take the train to Axminster. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Trinity Square via Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 9h 23m.

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