The average train between Axminster and Reading takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Reading. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Reading station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Axminster to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Axminster to Reading train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Axminster and Reading is 160.1 km. The road distance is 180 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Axminster to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 49m.