What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Axminster?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Axminster is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Axminster?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Axminster is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Axminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Trinity Square via Cabot Circus and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Axminster?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Manchester to Axminster?

The distance between Manchester and Axminster is 275 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Axminster without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £45 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Axminster?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Manchester to Axminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Axminster bus from?

Manchester to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Axminster train from?

Manchester to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Axminster?

The best way to get from Manchester to Axminster is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £45 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Manchester to Axminster bus arrive?

Manchester to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Axminster train arrive?

Manchester to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Axminster is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Manchester to Axminster.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Axminster?

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Where can I stay near Axminster?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Axminster.

Manchester to Axminster - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 8m
£49–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Honiton Road P&Rbus Fal
3. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Trinity Squarebus 44A
8h 51m
£14–35
Drive 224.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Axminstercar 224.6 mi
4h 2m
£54–78
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
4h 11m
£78–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Squarebus 30
7h 14m
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Honiton Road P&Rbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Trinity Squarebus 44A
10h 16m
£22–62
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Axminstertrain
6h 16m
£101–266
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
5h 42m
£83–205

Manchester to Axminster by train

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Distance: 273.4 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Trinity Square via Bristol Bus Station, Cabot Circus, Honiton Road P&R, and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride in around 8h 51m.

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