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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Axminster is to bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Axminster is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Axminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Trinity Square via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Axminster?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Axminster via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Paignton to Axminster?

The distance between Paignton and Axminster is 56 miles. The road distance is 49 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £14 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Paignton to Axminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Axminster bus from?

Paignton to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Axminster train from?

Paignton to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Paignton station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Axminster?

The best way to get from Paignton to Axminster is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £14 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Paignton to Axminster bus arrive?

Paignton to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Paignton to Axminster train arrive?

Paignton to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Axminster is 49 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Paignton to Axminster.

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

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Where can I stay near Axminster?

There are 1519+ hotels available in Axminster.

Paignton to Axminster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Axminster by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St DavidsPaignton - Exmouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to AxminsterExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2h 9m
£15–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Street404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square44A
3h 55m
£9–15
Drive 48.7 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Axminster48.7 mi
56 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paignton to Axminster48.7 mi
56 min
£100–130

Paignton to Axminster by train

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2h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Trinity Square via Bampfylde Street and Bus Station in around 3h 55m.

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