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

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There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    6h 23m

  2. Drive 230.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wigan to Axminstercar car 230.2 mi
    3h 56m
    £57–82

  3. 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 59m
    £90–262

  4. 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 2m

  5. 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 32m
    £116–259

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Wigan to Axminster. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Station, take the bus to Taunton Town Centre Stop H, walk to Taunton Town Centre Stop I, then take the bus to Trinity Square. Alternatively, you can drive from Wigan to Axminster in around 3h 56m.

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