The average train between Rugby and Axminster takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Axminster at 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Coventry and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Axminster station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Rugby to Axminster train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Coventry station.
Rugby to Axminster train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Rugby to Axminster train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Axminster is 213.5 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Axminster via Coventry and Basingstoke in around 5h 18m.