The average train between Axminster and Newton Abbot takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Newton Abbot. 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 Newton Abbot. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Newton Abbot at 4:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Newton Abbot. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Axminster to Newton Abbot train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Newton Abbot train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Book your Axminster to Newton Abbot train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Axminster and Newton Abbot is 51.6 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Newton Abbot via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 5m.