The average train between Hastings and Axminster takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings 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 Hastings and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Axminster at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo East and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Axminster station via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Hastings to Axminster train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Axminster train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Hastings to Axminster train tickets online with Southeastern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hastings and Axminster is 251 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Axminster via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 5h 15m.