There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2h 32m£32–61Bus via Exeter
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
3h 39m£8–16Drive 69.4 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Axminstercar 69.4 mi
1h 16m£18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
3h 52m£11–17
Plymouth to Axminster by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Axminster is to bus via Exeter which costs £8 - £16 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Trinity Square via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Axminster via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Plymouth and Axminster is 79 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Plymouth to Axminster, including transfers.
Plymouth to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Axminster is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Exeter, which costs £8 - £16 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Trinity Square via Bampfylde Street and Bus Station in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Plymouth to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Axminster is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Plymouth to Axminster.
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