The average train between Axminster and Swindon takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Swindon. 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 Swindon. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Swindon at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Swindon station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Axminster to Swindon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Swindon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Axminster to Swindon train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Axminster and Swindon is 121 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Swindon via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 18m.