There are 5 ways to get from Stroud to Axminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
4h 25m£58–113Drive 90.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stroud to Axminstercar 90.9 mi
1h 45m£23–33Line 64 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
6h 10m£44–76Line 64 bus, train
- Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
- Take the train from Gloucester to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Axminstertrain
5h 51m£51–98Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus Cf9
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
7h 25m£23–34
Stroud to Axminster by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Axminster is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Stroud to Axminster is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Trinity Square via Clarence Parade, Park & Ride and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Stroud and Axminster is 152 miles. The road distance is 91.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stroud to Axminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Stroud to Axminster, including transfers.
Stroud to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Stroud to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Stroud to Axminster is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Stroud, England and Axminster, England?
You can take a bus from Merrywalks to Axminster via Transport Hub, Gloucester, Bristol Temple Meads, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Trinity Square via Promenade, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
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Stroud to Axminster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Stroud to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Axminster is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Stroud to Axminster.
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