There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 11m£38–56Drive 100.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Axminstercar 100.1 mi
1h 57m£25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus Vc1
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to South Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
5h 44m
Portsmouth to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Axminster is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Clarence Pier and arriving at Trinity Square via Bournemouth Station, South Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Axminster via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Axminster is 110 miles. The road distance is 100.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Portsmouth to Axminster, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier station.
Portsmouth to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Axminster is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Axminster via Salisbury in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarence Pier to Trinity Square via Bournemouth Station, South Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bournemouth Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
Portsmouth to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Axminster is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Portsmouth to Axminster.
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