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Gillingham to Axminster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham and Axminster takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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.

4h 30m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Bridgetrain train Rainham / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 21m
£69–141

Gillingham to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Gillingham and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Axminster at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway9h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 34m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 58m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 34m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 58m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 34m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 58m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 34m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 58m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gillingham 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.

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  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Axminster via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 5h 21m.

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