The average train between Axminster and Braintree takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Axminster to Braintree. 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 every 2 hours between Axminster and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Braintree? 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 Axminster to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Braintree station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Axminster to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Axminster to Braintree train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Axminster and Braintree is 275.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Braintree via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 54m.