The average train between Axminster and Bristol takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Bristol. 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 Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Bristol at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Bristol station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Axminster to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Bristol train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Axminster to Bristol train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Axminster and Bristol is 79.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Bristol Temple Meads via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 56m.