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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Axminster by car ferry, car, ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Axminstercar car
    11h 12m
    £83–372

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    6h 44m
    £61–203

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    12h 38m
    £158–270

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead 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
    14h 55m
    £142–242

  5. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    6h 18m
    £63–243

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane DUB - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain train
    7h 42m
    £78–281

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    8h 32m
    £101–242

  8. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    9h 2m
    £78–297

Dublin to Axminster by ferry and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Axminster, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Axminster. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Axminster. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Axminster via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 12h 38m.

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