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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Axminster is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Axminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Axminster?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Axminster?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Axminster is 236 miles. The road distance is 162.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Shrewsbury to Axminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Axminster bus from?

Shrewsbury to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Axminster train from?

Shrewsbury to Axminster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Axminster?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Axminster is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Axminster bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Axminster train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Axminster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Axminster is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Shrewsbury to Axminster.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
5h 40m
£105–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
4. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
7h 51m
£30–76
Drive 161.7 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Axminstercar 161.7 mi
3h 27m
£41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
6h 13m
£71–128

Shrewsbury to Axminster by train

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Distance: 234.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 7h 51m.

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