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Trip Overview

The average train between Axminster and Shrewsbury takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 40m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Axminster to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Axminster and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 43m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 18m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryWest Midlands Trains6h 1m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 1m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 1m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales10h 10m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 28m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales4h 41m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayCross CountryTransport for Wales5h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Axminster to Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Axminster, England and Shrewsbury, England?

You can take a train from Axminster to Shrewsbury via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h.

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