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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Axminster is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Axminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Trinity Square via Tesco, South Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Axminster?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Axminster via Southampton Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Poole to Axminster?

The distance between Poole and Axminster is 65 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Axminster without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Poole to Axminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Axminster bus from?

Poole to Axminster bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Axminster train from?

Poole to Axminster train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Axminster?

The best way to get from Poole to Axminster is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Poole to Axminster bus arrive?

Poole to Axminster bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at South Station.

Where does the Poole to Axminster train arrive?

Poole to Axminster train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Axminster is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Poole to Axminster.

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

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Where can I stay near Axminster?

There are 1534+ hotels available in Axminster.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationX53
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity SquareX53 / ...
3h 4m
Drive 50.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Axminster50.5 mi
1h 6m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton CentralWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to AxminsterLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 36m
£35–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to South StationCr8 / ...
2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus StationX51
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity SquareX53 / ...
4h 14m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 64.9 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Axminster via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole station to Trinity Square via Tesco, South Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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