The average train between Cardiff and Axminster takes 4h 2m 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:57 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 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Axminster station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Cardiff to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Cardiff to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Axminster is 78.6 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 32m.