The average train between Axminster and Eastbourne takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Eastbourne. 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 Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Eastbourne station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Axminster to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Eastbourne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Eastbourne station.
Book your Axminster to Eastbourne train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Axminster and Eastbourne is 230.8 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Eastbourne via Clapham Junction in around 4h 12m.