The average train between Portsmouth and Axminster takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Axminster at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Axminster station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Portsmouth to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Portsmouth to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Portsmouth and Axminster is 134 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Axminster via Salisbury in around 3h 11m.