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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 11m
    £79–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garagebus bus Fal
    3. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    5h 46m
    £15–25

  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
    5h 47m
    £55–108

  5. Bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchangebus bus 216
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garagebus bus Fal
    4. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    6h 17m
    £19–34

Swansea to Axminster by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Trinity Square via Bristol Airport, Public Transport Interchange, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 5h 46m.

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