There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
5h 17m£114–295Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
8h 49m£21–35Drive 173 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Axminstercar 173 mi
3h 15m£43–61Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
9h 24m
Leicester to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Axminster is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Trinity Square via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Leicester and Axminster is 233 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £110 - £300.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Leicester to Axminster, including transfers.
Leicester to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Axminster is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £110 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Trinity Square via Exeter and Bus Station in around 8h 49m.
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £27–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–30
- 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
Leicester to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.
Leicester to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Axminster is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Leicester to Axminster.
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