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Cardiff to Axminster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Axminster takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. 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 43m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
3h 50m
£53–110

Cardiff to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:57 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway8h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 5m • 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Axminster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Axminster, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 50m.

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