The average train between Axminster and Colchester takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Colchester. 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 Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Axminster to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Axminster to Colchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Axminster and Colchester is 297.7 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 55m.