How to travel from London to Axminster

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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 134 miles (216 km)

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Driving

$61

Average price

$19

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$70

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 26m

Average total duration

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2h 56m

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30m

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4h 18m

Average total duration

3h 48m

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3h 18m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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South Western Railway

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

The cheapest way to travel from London to Axminster is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

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

A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Axminster costing on average $61 (€50).

A bus is $393 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Axminster costing on average $412 (€340).

The fastest way to travel from London to Axminster is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Axminster take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 6h 55m.

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

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from London to Axminster

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM4h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:15 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM4h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:15 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayL79351
    9:36 AM3h26
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    1:02 PMAxminster station (AXM)
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL78768 · L79362
    10:18 AM3h44
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    2:02 PMAxminster station (AXM)
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayL78752 · L79341
    8:18 AM3h44
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:02 PMAxminster station (AXM)
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM4h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:40 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM4h16
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    4:15 AMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM4h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:25 PMTaunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1326+LoganairBA4085
    7:35 AM9h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    5:30 PMExeter International Airport
    $3991One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1438+LoganairBA4073
    7:50 AM6h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:55 PMExeter International Airport
    $5521One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1436+LoganairBA4073
    8:25 AM5h30
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:55 PMExeter International Airport
    $6211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Axminster

Travel to Axminster 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 London to Axminster.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Axminster including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Axminster is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

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

A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Axminster costing on average $61 (€50).

A bus is $393 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Axminster costing on average $412 (€340).

The fastest way to travel from London to Axminster is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Axminster take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 6h 55m.

The distance from London to Axminster is approximately 134 miles (216 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Axminster is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Axminster:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Axminster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Axminster by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Axminster by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Axminster with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Axminster often also extend their vacation to go to Exeter, London Waterloo (WAT), Bristol, Topsham, Bath. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Axminster and these popular destinations at a great price.

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