The average train between Edinburgh and Axminster takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Axminster at 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Axminster station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Edinburgh to Axminster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Axminster train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Edinburgh to Axminster train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Edinburgh and Axminster is 575 km. The road distance is 864 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Axminster via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 4m.