The average train between St. Austell and Axminster takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from St. Austell 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 St. Austell and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St. Austell is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Axminster at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St. Austell to Axminster. However, there are services departing from St. Austell station and arriving at Axminster station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
St. Austell to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.
St. Austell to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your St. Austell to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between St. Austell and Axminster is 134.7 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from St Austell to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 16m.