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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Axminsterby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Axminster by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 45m
    £66–133

  2. Drive  188.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Axminstercar car 188.2 mi
    4h 4m
    £47–68

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    8h 40m
    £245–595

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    5h 35m
    £88–159

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    7h 38m
    £122–274

Southend-on-Sea to Axminster by train and subway

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Axminster, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Axminster via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 45m.

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