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Newport to Axminster trains

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The average train between Newport and Axminster takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 29m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 37m
£49–101

Newport to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Newport and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Axminster at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountrySouth Western Railway3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newport 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 Newport to Axminster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 37m.

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