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Compare train, bus, and flight for Axminster to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Axminster to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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$61 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Axminster to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Axminster to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
SW074700 · Q8900710:22 AM3h27Axminster station (AXM)1:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus5:50 PM3h50Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SW074700 · Q8900710:22 AM3h27Axminster station (AXM)1:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$741One-way1 transfer
Other options
SW074200 · Q8900312:22 PM3h27Axminster station (AXM)3:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$661One-way1 transfer
SW074900 · Q890089:21 AM3h28Axminster station (AXM)12:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$801One-way1 transfer
SW074400 · Q8900511:21 AM3h28Axminster station (AXM)2:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:50 PM4h15Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)10:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:10 PM3h50Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)5:00 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:10 PM4h20Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)5:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$431One-way0 transfers
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BA13733:30 PM5h40Exeter International Airport9:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4611One-way1 transfer
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BA13395:55 PM3h30Exeter International Airport9:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$5601One-way1 transfer
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BA14591:25 PM7h35Exeter International Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$5611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Axminster to London:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Axminster to London costing on average $43 (€35).
A bus is $432 (€352) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Axminster to London costing on average $442 (€361).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Axminster and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Axminster station (AXM) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis) and arrive in London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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