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Trip Overview

The average train between Lewes and Axminster takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes 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 43m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain train
  2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain train
  3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain train
5h 14m
£73–151

Lewes to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Lewes and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Axminster at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 39m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 41m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 53m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 4m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 53m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 4m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 53m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 4m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 53m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 4m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 7m • 2 changes

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    SouthernSouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway4h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lewes 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 Lewes to Axminster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Axminster via Clapham Junction and Salisbury in around 5h 14m.

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