Cardiff to Axminster Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Axminster takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Axminster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 49m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain

3h 51m

£53–109

Cardiff to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Axminster at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:25 PM → 5:05 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 7:05 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 8:05 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Axminster? 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.