The average train between Bridgwater and Axminster takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Bridgwater is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Axminster at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater station and arriving at Axminster station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Bridgwater to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgwater station.
Bridgwater to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Bridgwater to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Bridgwater and Axminster is 38.5 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Bridgwater to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 5m.