How to travel from Axminster to London

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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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 134 miles (216 km)

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$59

Average price

$21

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Cheapest

3h 10m

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2h 40m

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4h 6m

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3h 36m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Axminster to London is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Axminster to London:

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Axminster to London costing on average $59 (€48).

A bus is $415 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Axminster to London costing on average $436 (€353).

The fastest way to travel from Axminster to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 36m.

Flight takes on average 5h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Axminster and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Axminster to London among Omio's users.

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from Axminster to London

How to get from Axminster to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Axminster to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • South Western RailwayL79488
    8:06 PM2h48
    Axminster station (AXM)
    10:54 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayL79488
    8:06 PM2h48
    Axminster station (AXM)
    10:54 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayL79488
    8:06 PM2h48
    Axminster station (AXM)
    10:54 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL79495
    9:08 PM2h50
    Axminster station (AXM)
    11:58 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79461
    5:06 PM2h48
    Axminster station (AXM)
    7:54 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79472
    6:06 PM2h48
    Axminster station (AXM)
    8:54 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM3h40
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    1:45 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:10 PM3h50
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    5:00 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 PM3h50
    Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1379+LoganairBA7842
    6:10 PM14h00
    Exeter International Airport
    8:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $5591One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Axminster to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Axminster to London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Axminster and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Axminster to London is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Axminster to London:

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Axminster to London costing on average $59 (€48).

A bus is $415 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Axminster to London costing on average $436 (€353).

The fastest way to travel from Axminster to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 36m.

Flight takes on average 5h 57m.

The distance from Axminster to London is approximately 134 miles (216 km).
The average frequency per day from Axminster to London is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Axminster to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • 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, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Axminster to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Axminster to London with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
  • 6 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Axminster to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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