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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Axminster takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. 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.

2h 39m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading to Axminster train times

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 9:37 PM which arrives into Axminster at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 31m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 52m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Axminster? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reading to Axminster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Axminster, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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