The average train between Axminster and Taunton takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Taunton. 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 Taunton. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Axminster is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Taunton at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Taunton station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Axminster to Taunton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Taunton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Axminster to Taunton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Axminster and Taunton is 26.9 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Taunton via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 17m.