The average train between Axminster and Cardiff takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Axminster and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Cardiff station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Axminster to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Cardiff train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Axminster to Cardiff train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Axminster and Cardiff is 78.6 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 37m.