The average train between Dawlish and Axminster takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Dawlish 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 Dawlish and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Axminster at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Axminster station via Exeter Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Dawlish to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dawlish station.
Dawlish to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Dawlish to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dawlish and Axminster is 39.9 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Dawlish to Axminster via Exeter Central in around 1h 47m.