The average train between Taunton and Axminster takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Taunton 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 Taunton and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Axminster at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Axminster station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Taunton to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Axminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Book your Taunton to Axminster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Taunton and Axminster is 26.9 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Taunton to Axminster via Exeter St Davids in around 1h 44m.