What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Axminster Station?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Axminster Station is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Axminster Station?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Axminster Station is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Axminster Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Axminster Station station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Rail Station via Reading and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Axminster Station?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Axminster Station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Axminster via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Reading to Axminster Station?

The distance between Reading and Axminster Station is 113 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Axminster Station without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Axminster Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Axminster Station?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Reading to Axminster Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Axminster Station bus from?

Reading to Axminster Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Axminster Station train from?

Reading to Axminster Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Reading to Axminster Station?

The best way to get from Reading to Axminster Station is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Reading to Axminster Station bus arrive?

Reading to Axminster Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taunton BP Garage station.

Where does the Reading to Axminster Station train arrive?

Reading to Axminster Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Axminster station.

Can I drive from Reading to Axminster Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Axminster Station is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Reading to Axminster Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Axminster Station?

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Where can I stay near Axminster Station?

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Reading to Axminster Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Axminster Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 13m
£41–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Taunton BP Garagebus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Rail Stationbus 30
5h 53m
£17–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Rail Stationbus 30
3h 20m
£49–88
Drive 111.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Axminster Stationcar 111.2 mi
2h 24m
£28–40

Reading to Axminster Station by train

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Distance: 112 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Axminster Station, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Rail Station via Reading and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 5h 53m.

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