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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
$159
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Woking to Axminster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Woking to Axminster will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $159.
Of the 13 trains that leave Woking for Axminster on Wed, Aug 05, 12 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 181 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.










Trains from Woking to Axminster run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 9:08 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Woking 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 |
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![]() | 7:36 AM Woking | 2h28 | 10:04 AM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:46 AM Woking | 2h18 | 11:04 AM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:46 AM Woking | 2h16 | 12:02 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:46 AM Woking | 2h16 | 1:02 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:46 AM Woking | 2h16 | 2:02 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:47 PM Woking | 2h15 | 3:02 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:46 PM Woking | 2h16 | 4:02 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:46 PM Woking | 2h16 | 5:02 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:46 PM Woking | 2h16 | 6:02 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:46 PM Woking | 2h17 | 7:03 PM Axminster | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Axminster — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Axminster trip today.
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 Woking 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 Woking to Axminster trains use the Woking to Axminster station pair. Use this guide to compare Woking and Axminster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Woking has practical services for this route, including Wifi, 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 Woking.
Wi-Fi is available at Woking. ATMs are available at Woking.
Ticket office support is available at Woking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Woking: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woking: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available outside both station entrances. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance, 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: No.
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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