The average train between Axminster and Thatcham takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Axminster to Thatcham. 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 Thatcham. 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 Thatcham at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Thatcham station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Axminster to Thatcham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Thatcham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Axminster to Thatcham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Axminster and Thatcham is 139.6 km. The road distance is 202 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Axminster to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 49m.