The average train between Axminster and Hastings takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Hastings. 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 Hastings. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Hastings at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Hastings station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Axminster to Hastings train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Hastings train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Axminster to Hastings train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Axminster and Hastings is 251 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Hastings via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 4h 50m.