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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Axminster is to bus which costs £20 - £60 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Axminster is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Axminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Trinity Square via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Axminster?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Axminster via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Swansea to Axminster?

The distance between Swansea and Axminster is 188 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Swansea to Axminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Axminster bus from?

Swansea to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Axminster train from?

Swansea to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Axminster?

The best way to get from Swansea to Axminster is to train which takes 5h and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £60 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Swansea to Axminster bus arrive?

Swansea to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Axminster train arrive?

Swansea to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Axminster is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Swansea to Axminster.

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

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Where can I stay near Axminster?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
5h
£82–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
8h 14m
£21–56
Drive 131.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Axminstercar 131.4 mi
2h 29m
£33–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
6h 5m

Swansea to Axminster by train

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Distance: 187.1 mi
Duration: 5h

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Trinity Square via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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