The average train between Lewes and Axminster takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes 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 every 2 hours between Lewes and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Axminster at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Axminster station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Lewes to Axminster train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Axminster train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Lewes to Axminster train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Lewes and Axminster is 211.4 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Axminster via Clapham Junction in around 4h 38m.