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Penzance to Axminster trains

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The average train between Penzance and Axminster takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 11m
Duration
158 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 28m
£65–119

Penzance to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Penzance and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Axminster at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 11m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway8h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 3m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 55m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 3m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 55m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 3m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 55m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 3m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Axminster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 28m.

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