There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain Fareham - Bristol Parkway / ...
- Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 27m£35–77Drive 79.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Axminstercar 79.3 mi
1h 44m£20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to South Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
4h 51m
Southampton to Axminster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Axminster is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Trinity Square via Bournemouth Station, South Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Axminster via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Southampton and Axminster is 86 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Southampton to Axminster, including transfers.
Southampton to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Axminster is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Axminster via Salisbury in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Trinity Square via Bournemouth Station, South Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Southampton Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Salisbury to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bournemouth Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
Southampton to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Axminster is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Southampton to Axminster.
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