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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
    4h 51m
    £82–162

  2. Drive 131.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Axminstercar car 131.4 mi
    2h 29m
    £32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    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
    5h 58m

  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 35m

  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 27m

Swansea to Axminster by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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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 4h 51m. 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 5h 58m.

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