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Axminster to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Axminster and Shrewsbury takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 41m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
4h 59m
£92–166

Axminster to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Axminster and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryWest Midlands Trains10h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales11h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 24m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Axminster to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Axminster to Shrewsbury via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 59m.

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