The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Axminster takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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.
Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Axminster at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Axminster station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Southend-on-Sea to Axminster train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Axminster train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Axminster train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Axminster is 272.1 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Axminster via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 33m.