The average train between Axminster and Southampton takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Southampton station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Axminster to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Axminster to Southampton train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Axminster and Southampton is 112.7 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Southampton Central via Salisbury in around 2h.