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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    5h 36m
    £120–214

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    9h 57m
    £36–82

  3. Drive 200.9 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Chestercar car 200.9 mi
    4h 15m
    £49–71

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 28m
    £108–252

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train
    8h 16m
    £85–162

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 42m
    £126–293

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 57m
    £97–240

Axminster to Chester by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Axminster to Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Chester Bus Interchange via Waterstones, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 9h 57m.

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