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Axminster Carpets Heritage Centre
Working carpet museum and factory tours celebrating the town’s world-famous weaving tradition. The essential museum experience in Axminster.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Axminster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Axminster will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 4 buses from London to Axminster, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 216 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from London to Axminster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 22:03. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 1:55 AM |
Last bus 10:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Axminster.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Axminster buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 7:00 AM London | 4h15 | 11:15 AM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM London | 4h10 | 2:40 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM London | 4h25 | 8:25 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:59 PM London | 4h16 | 4:15 AM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Working carpet museum and factory tours celebrating the town’s world-famous weaving tradition. The essential museum experience in Axminster.
Local heritage museum covering Axminster’s history, industries, and people. A practical first stop for understanding the town.
Museum of the county regiment with uniforms, medals, and military stories. Strongly curated displays make it a rewarding regional visit.
Beautiful National Trust walking area of undercliff woodland and coast. One of the region’s most memorable scenic routes.
Main shopping street lined with historic buildings and independent businesses. Best place to feel the character of central Axminster.
Large country park with woodland, meadows, and river views. Excellent for easy walks, wildlife watching, and family outings.
A traditional West Country hard cheese made in nearby Dorset. It is one of the area’s best-known foods, valued for its crumbly texture and rich, tangy flavour.
Hand-raised pork pie from neighbouring Melbury Osmond in Dorset. It is a regional favourite known for seasoned pork, crisp pastry and a long rural market tradition.
A classic Devon cream tea of scones, jam and clotted cream. It is deeply tied to local tea rooms and a signature treat across East Devon.
Celebrated country-house restaurant near Axminster serving refined modern British tasting menus in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known inn and seafood venue in Lyme Regis, popular for fresh local fish, shellfish and a relaxed coastal pub atmosphere.
Friendly Axminster restaurant known for Italian dishes, pizzas and pasta, with a casual town-centre atmosphere and strong local following.
Moderate for a small English town: dining and lodging are reasonable, but rail travel and peak-season stays can raise costs versus similar rural UK destinations.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares; cafe tipping is optional.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Axminster.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Axminster by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Axminster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Axminster buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Axminster bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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