The average train between Axminster and Portsmouth takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Axminster to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Axminster to Portsmouth train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Axminster and Portsmouth is 134 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Portsmouth & Southsea via Salisbury in around 3h 1m.