Train Southampton to Axminster from £42 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Axminster takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 4m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 31m

£34–82

Southampton to Axminster train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Axminster at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:11 PM → 9:04 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:11 PM → 10:05 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
9:11 PM → 11:03 PM
1h 52m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:04 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:04 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:04 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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