There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 4m£105–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
11h 3m£26–41Bus via Cheltenham
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Park & Ridebus Cf3
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus Cf9
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
8h 47m£32–52Drive 193.4 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Axminstercar 193.4 mi
3h 37m£48–70
Nottingham to Axminster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Axminster is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Trinity Square via Park & Ride and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Nottingham and Axminster is 250 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Nottingham to Axminster, including transfers.
Nottingham to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Axminster is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Cheltenham, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Trinity Square via Park & Ride, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 47m.
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Nottingham to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Axminster is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Nottingham to Axminster.
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