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Trip Overview

The average train between Axminster and Cardiff takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Axminster to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Axminster and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 59m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 13m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Cardiff? 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.

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  • Distance: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Axminster to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 3m.

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