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How to get fromAxminster to Lancasterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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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 Lancastertrain train
    6h 39m
    £120–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    11h 46m
    £51–84

  3. Drive  268.7 mi

    1. Drive from Axminster to Lancastercar car 268.7 mi
    4h 35m
    £68–98

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    7h 11m
    £139–435

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train
    9h 56m
    £109–197

Axminster to Lancaster by train

Calendar94Weekly Trains
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Lancaster via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station Night Std via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 46m.

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