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How to get fromWigan to Axminsterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wigan to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    6h 14m
    £122–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Honiton Road P&Rbus bus 106 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Trinity Squarebus bus 44A
    11h 50m
    £53–123

  3. Drive 230.2 mi

    1. Drive from Wigan to Axminstercar car 230.2 mi
    3h 56m
    £58–83

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain train
    4h 58m
    £95–213

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    8h 43m

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain train
    6h 30m
    £116–269

Wigan to Axminster by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Wigan, England and Axminster, England?

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Trinity Square via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Honiton Road P&R, and Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride in around 11h 50m.

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