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How to get fromIsle of Wight to Axminsterby bus, ferry or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Axminster by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 1 bus, ferry, line 19 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Co-opbus1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the bus from Platform Tavern to Central Stationbus19 / ...
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain
    5. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
    4h 57m
    £49–75
  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain
    3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationbusX53
    7h 11m
  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Albion Place to Endless StreetbusX7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from New Canal to Gillingham Stationbus25 / ...
    4. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain
    7h 53m

Isle of Wight to Axminster by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Wight, England and Axminster, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Axminster. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Co-op, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the line 19 bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Salisbury, then take the train to Axminster. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square via Co-op, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Platform Tavern, Central Station, Southampton Central, Weymouth, Weymouth station, and Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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