The average train between Axminster and Brighton takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Brighton. 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 Axminster and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Brighton? 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 Brighton. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Brighton station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Axminster to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Axminster to Brighton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Axminster and Brighton is 200.9 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Brighton via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 4h 8m.