The average train between Newport and Axminster takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 Newport and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Axminster at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Axminster station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Newport to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Newport to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Newport and Axminster is 89.6 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Axminster via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 18m.