The average train between Colchester and Axminster takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Axminster at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Axminster station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Colchester to Axminster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Axminster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Colchester to Axminster train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Colchester and Axminster is 297.7 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Axminster via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 29m.