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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 27m
    £108–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus 44A
    9h 19m
    £30–53

  3. Train, bus via Mendip

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 374
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    8h 2m
    £82–123

  4. Drive  224.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Axminstercar car 224.6 mi
    4h 1m
    £56–80

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Axminstertrain train
    6h 28m
    £96–325

  6. 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
    7h 26m
    £87–147

Manchester to Axminster by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Trinity Square via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 9h 19m.

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