There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
5h 5m£73–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
6h 32m£23–37Drive 131.2 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Axminstercar 131.2 mi
2h 29m£33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
6h 26m£54–107
Swansea to Axminster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Axminster is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Axminster is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.
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 Sophia Gardens and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
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 5m.
The distance between Swansea and Axminster is 188 miles. The road distance is 131.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Swansea to Axminster, including transfers.
Swansea to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Axminster is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 32m.
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 5m. 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 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swansea to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Axminster is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Swansea to Axminster.
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