The average train between Bristol and Axminster takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Axminster at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Axminster station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Bristol to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Axminster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Bristol to Axminster train tickets online with Cross Country, South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Axminster is 79.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 2h 23m.