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Manchester to Axminster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Axminster takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

6h
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
6h 28m
£108–184

Manchester to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Axminster at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway12h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Axminster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 28m.

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