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How to get fromSwansea to Axminsterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Axminster by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    5h 13m
    £73–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus bus Cp5
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    6h 8m
    £22–37

  3. Drive  131.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Axminstercar car 131.2 mi
    2h 29m
    £33–47

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    6h 5m
    £54–107

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    7h 33m
    £45–79

Swansea to Axminster by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Axminster, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Axminster via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Trinity Square via Sophia Gardens, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 8m.

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