The average train between Axminster and London Paddington takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to London Paddington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Axminster and London Paddington. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:08 PM which arrives into London Paddington at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Axminster to London Paddington? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to London Paddington. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at London Paddington station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Axminster to London Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to London Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Axminster to London Paddington train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Axminster and London Paddington is 213 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to London Paddington via Basingstoke and Reading in around 2h 50m.