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Axminster Carpets Heritage Centre
Working carpet museum and factory tours celebrating the town’s world-famous weaving tradition. The essential museum experience in Axminster.
Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Axminster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Axminster will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
Of the 18 trains that leave London for Axminster on Wed, Aug 05, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L79411 · L79417
L79406
L79383
L79395
L79464
L79438
L79428
L79372
L79406
L79383Trains from London to Axminster run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 5:12 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for London to Axminster trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L79329 | 8:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h44 | 11:04 AM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79342 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h42 | 12:02 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79352 | 10:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h42 | 1:02 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79363 | 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h42 | 2:02 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79372 | 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h42 | 3:02 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27275+ L79383 | 12:30 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 3h32 | 4:02 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 1 transfer | |
L79383 | 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h42 | 4:02 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79395 | 2:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h42 | 5:02 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79406 | 3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h42 | 6:02 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79411 · L79417 | 3:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h14 | 7:04 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 1 transfer | |
C93129+ L79417 | 4:08 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h56 | 7:04 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 1 transfer | |
L79417 | 4:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h44 | 7:04 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27333+ L79450 | 4:30 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h35 | 10:05 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 1 transfer | |
G26225+ L79424 · L79428 | 4:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 3h29 | 8:04 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 2 transfers | |
L79428 | 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h41 | 8:04 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L79438 | 6:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h41 | 9:04 PM Axminster station (AXM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Working carpet museum and factory tours celebrating the town’s world-famous weaving tradition. The essential museum experience in Axminster.
Local heritage museum covering Axminster’s history, industries, and people. A practical first stop for understanding the town.
Museum of the county regiment with uniforms, medals, and military stories. Strongly curated displays make it a rewarding regional visit.
Beautiful National Trust walking area of undercliff woodland and coast. One of the region’s most memorable scenic routes.
Main shopping street lined with historic buildings and independent businesses. Best place to feel the character of central Axminster.
Large country park with woodland, meadows, and river views. Excellent for easy walks, wildlife watching, and family outings.
A traditional West Country hard cheese made in nearby Dorset. It is one of the area’s best-known foods, valued for its crumbly texture and rich, tangy flavour.
Hand-raised pork pie from neighbouring Melbury Osmond in Dorset. It is a regional favourite known for seasoned pork, crisp pastry and a long rural market tradition.
A classic Devon cream tea of scones, jam and clotted cream. It is deeply tied to local tea rooms and a signature treat across East Devon.
Celebrated country-house restaurant near Axminster serving refined modern British tasting menus in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known inn and seafood venue in Lyme Regis, popular for fresh local fish, shellfish and a relaxed coastal pub atmosphere.
Friendly Axminster restaurant known for Italian dishes, pizzas and pasta, with a casual town-centre atmosphere and strong local following.
Moderate for a small English town: dining and lodging are reasonable, but rail travel and peak-season stays can raise costs versus similar rural UK destinations.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares; cafe tipping is optional.
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Axminster Railway Station -> Axminster Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Axminster by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Axminster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Axminster trains use the London Waterloo to Axminster station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Axminster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Axminster has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Axminster.
Wi-Fi is available at Axminster.
Ticket office support is available at Axminster.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Axminster: Parking, WC.
Available at Axminster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Axminster: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Exeter). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards London, Accessible taxis: Need to pre-book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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