The average train between Banbury and Axminster takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Axminster. 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 Banbury and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Axminster at 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Axminster station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Banbury to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Banbury to Axminster train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Banbury and Axminster is 182.9 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Axminster via Basingstoke in around 4h 1m.