The average train between Canterbury and Axminster takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Axminster at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Axminster station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Canterbury to Axminster train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Axminster train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Canterbury to Axminster train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Canterbury and Axminster is 290.4 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Axminster via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 56m.