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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry TerminalferryEast Cowes Ferry
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to AxminstertrainLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h
    £41–51
  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from WestQuay to Endless StreetbusX7 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
    6h 2m
  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry
    2. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Weymouthtrain
    3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationbusX53
    6h 34m

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

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest 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 5 bus to Well Road, walk to East Cowes Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the 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 Axminster via Well Road, East Cowes Ferry Terminal, Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, WestQuay, Endless Street, New Canal, St Paul's Church, and Salisbury in around 6h 2m.

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