There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Axminster by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 41m£62–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
7h 6m£21–33Drive 148.4 mi
- Drive from Gatwick Airport to Axminstercar 148.4 mi
3h 13m£37–54Fly, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
4h 53m£99–231Train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 53m£62–127Bus via Mendip
- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Ilminster Road Buswaybus 374
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
8h 52m£30–49
Gatwick Airport to Axminster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Axminster is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Axminster is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Trinity Square via Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Axminster via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Axminster is 165 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Axminster without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Gatwick Airport to Axminster, including transfers.
Gatwick Airport to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Gatwick Airport to Axminster train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Axminster is to train via London which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Axminster via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Trinity Square via Bristol Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 7h 6m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £240–750
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gatwick Airport to Axminster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Gatwick Airport to Axminster train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Axminster is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Axminster.
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