Cardiff to Axminster Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Axminster takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 53m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain

3h 50m

£53–109

Cardiff to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Axminster at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:00 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
10:57 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.