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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
    3. Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Squarebus30
    6h 7m

  2. Drive 224.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Axminstercar224.6 mi
    3h 58m
    £57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5busFal
    3. Take the bus from The Parade to Trinity Squarebus30
    7h 33m

  4. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
    4h 27m
    £94–311

  5. 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 Squarebus30
    7h 18m

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
    5h 36m
    £92–189

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Axminstertrain
    6h 26m
    £92–266

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Trinity Square via Bus Station, Cabot Circus, Huntworth Lane M5, Compass Inn, and The Parade in around 7h 33m.

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