The average train between Axminster and Edinburgh takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Axminster to Edinburgh? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Edinburgh station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Axminster to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Edinburgh train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Axminster to Edinburgh train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Axminster and Edinburgh is 575 km. The road distance is 865 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 7h 38m.