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Axminster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Axminster

With a population of 5 062, Axminster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Axminster to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Axminster

Plane

Although Axminster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 69 km from Axminster. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Axminster departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Axminster, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Axminster to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m trip. The train station in Axminster is called Axminster, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Axminster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 215 km from Axminster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Axminster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Axminster takes 153 km and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

Although Axminster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 69 km from Axminster. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Axminster departs from London and takes around 14h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Axminster, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Axminster to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £1,084 for a 9h 00m trip. The train station in Axminster is called Axminster, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Axminster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 215 km from Axminster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Axminster, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Axminster takes 153 km and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Axminster

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Axminster

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Axminster

Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Axminster

Most booked hotels in Axminster

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Dower House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Netherleigh B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Kerrington House
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Lyme 1 Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Nags Head - Room only accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hiring a car in Axminster

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Axminster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Kuga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Axminster, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Axminster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Kuga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Axminster, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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