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How to get fromAberystwyth to Axminsterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Axminster by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    7h 53m
    £122–197

  2. Drive  175.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Axminstercar car 175.8 mi
    3h 37m
    £44–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    9h 47m

  4. Bus, train via Carmarthen

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5 to Carmarthen stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    9h 31m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus bus Cp5
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    10h 11m

Aberystwyth to Axminster by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Axminster, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Trinity Square via Sarn Odeon, Sophia Gardens, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 10h 11m.

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