There are 4 ways to get from Axminster to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 25m£60–123Drive 94.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Axminster to Cardiffcar 94.3 mi
1h 54m£23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 56mBus
- Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
5h 53m
Axminster to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Axminster to Cardiff is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Axminster to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Trinity Square and arriving at Sophia Gardens via County Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Axminster and Cardiff is 143 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.
The best way to get from Axminster to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Axminster to Cardiff, including transfers.
Axminster to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Axminster to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Axminster, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Axminster to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Sophia Gardens via Waterstones, County Hall, and Bus Station in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Trinity Square to Waterstones
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Axminster to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.
Axminster to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Axminster to Cardiff is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Axminster to Cardiff.
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