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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 €19.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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€52 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from London to Axminster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Axminster:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Axminster costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Axminster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 5 trains 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Axminster station (AXM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Axminster by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail to go to Axminster by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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