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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Axminster by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    5h 38m
    £118–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus 44A
    9h 34m
    £32–55

  3. Drive  224.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Axminstercar car 224.6 mi
    4h 1m
    £56–81

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    6h 22m
    £108–183

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    8h 15m
    £87–146

Manchester to Axminster by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Axminster, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Trinity Square via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 9h 34m.

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