The average train between Axminster and Gillingham takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. 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 Gillingham at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Gillingham station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Axminster to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Gillingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Axminster to Gillingham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Axminster and Gillingham is 256.7 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Gillingham (Kent) via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 58m.