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How to get fromManchester to Axminsterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    6h 28m
    £108–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 374
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    10h 1m
    £27–42

  3. Bus via Cheltenham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus bus Cf8
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus bus Cf9
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    9h 27m
    £38–63

  4. Drive  224.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Axminstercar car 224.6 mi
    4h 1m
    £56–80

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    8h 1m
    £87–147

Manchester to Axminster by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Trinity Square via Park & Ride, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 9h 27m.

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