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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Axminster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Axminster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €395.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€55 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €395 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Axminster
Compare the available ways to get from London to Axminster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Axminster:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Axminster costing on average €55.
A bus is €373 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Axminster costing on average €395.
Other travel options to Axminster take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
The journey is about 31m faster (2h 47m by train vs 3h 18m by car) and roughly €4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€55 vs €59). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from London to Axminster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Axminster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 PM 4h25 London 8:25 PM Axminster €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:00 PM 4h25 London 8:25 PM Axminster €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:30 AM 4h10 London 2:40 PM Axminster €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:59 PM 4h16 London 4:15 AM Axminster €16 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 AM 4h15 London 11:15 AM Axminster €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Axminster:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Axminster costing on average €55.
A bus is €373 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Axminster costing on average €395.
Other travel options to Axminster take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Axminster as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Axminster station (AXM).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Axminster by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Axminster by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Axminster by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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