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The average train between Axminster and Brighton takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 44m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
4h 6m
£60–115

Axminster to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Axminster and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 14m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 14m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouthern4h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Southern4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Brighton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Axminster to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Brighton via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 4h 6m.

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