The average train between Axminster and Chatham takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Chatham. 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 Chatham. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Chatham at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Chatham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Axminster to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Chatham station.
Book your Axminster to Chatham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Axminster and Chatham is 255.1 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Chatham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 53m.