The average train between Brighton and Axminster takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Axminster at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Axminster station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Brighton to Axminster train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Axminster train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Brighton to Axminster train tickets online with Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Brighton and Axminster is 200.9 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Axminster via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 4h 39m.