The average train between Axminster and Poole takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Poole. 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 Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Poole? 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 Poole. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Poole station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Axminster to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Axminster to Poole train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Axminster and Poole is 71.7 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Poole via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 7m.