The average train between Penzance and Axminster takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 Penzance and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Axminster at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Axminster station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Penzance to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Penzance to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Penzance and Axminster is 194.3 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 4h 11m.