The average train between Reading and Axminster takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Axminster at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Axminster station via Axminster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Reading to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Basingstoke station.
Reading to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Reading to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Reading and Axminster is 160.1 km. The road distance is 180 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 55m.