There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Axminster by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3h 46m£56–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus Cf9
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
7h 1m£21–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
4h 21m£38–72Drive 93.8 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Axminstercar 93.8 mi
1h 46m£24–34
Gloucester to Axminster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Axminster is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Trinity Square via Clarence Parade, Park & Ride and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Gloucester and Axminster is 142 miles. The road distance is 94.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Gloucester to Axminster, including transfers.
Gloucester to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Gloucester to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Axminster is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Trinity Square via Promenade, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Gloucester to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Gloucester to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Axminster is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Gloucester to Axminster.
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