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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Axminster takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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.

3h 54m
Duration
188 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighton to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Axminster at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Haywards Heath and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SouthernSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 12m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 4m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 1m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 55m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Gatwick ExpressSouthernSouth Western Railway4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 45m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkSouthernSouth Western Railway3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Axminster? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Axminster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Axminster, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Axminster via Haywards Heath and Clapham Junction in around 4h 43m.

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