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Shrewsbury to Axminster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Axminster takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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.

4h 55m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
5h 56m
£93–164

Shrewsbury to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Axminster at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway4h 46m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 6m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway4h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountrySouth Western Railway4h 43m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountrySouth Western Railway4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesCross CountrySouth Western Railway4h 48m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 3m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountrySouth Western Railway4h 47m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway4h 45m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway5h 8m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountrySouth Western Railway4h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Axminster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 56m.

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