The average train between Axminster and St. Austell takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to St. Austell. 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 St. Austell. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 PM which arrives into St. Austell at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at St. Austell station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Axminster to St. Austell train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to St. Austell train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at St Austell station.
Book your Axminster to St. Austell train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Axminster and St. Austell is 134.7 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to St Austell via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 25m.