The average train between Newton Abbot and Axminster takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Newton Abbot is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Axminster at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newton Abbot to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at Axminster station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Newton Abbot to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Newton Abbot to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Newton Abbot to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Newton Abbot and Axminster is 51.6 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Newton Abbot to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 34m.