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The average train between Edinburgh and Axminster takes 8h 4m 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.

8h 4m
Duration
537 mi
Distance
£225
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 17m
£185–294

Edinburgh to Axminster train times

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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway16h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 29m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 25m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 29m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 25m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 29m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 25m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 29m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 25m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 29m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 537.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Axminster, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Axminster via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 17m.

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