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Axminster Heritage Centre
Small local museum covering Axminster’s carpet-making heritage and town history. A practical first stop for understanding the area’s industrial past.
Take a train from Andover to Axminster and enjoy the approximately 116 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 21:29.
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 21:29 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Axminster — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Axminster trip today.
Small local museum covering Axminster’s carpet-making heritage and town history. A practical first stop for understanding the area’s industrial past.
Museum in nearby Lyme Regis with fossils, local history and geology displays. It is especially useful for understanding the Jurassic Coast landscape.
Working watermill with milling demonstrations and exhibits on rural life. This nearby attraction mixes industrial heritage with a scenic riverside setting.
Central square by the parish church and market area, useful for getting your bearings and seeing the historic core of Axminster on foot.
Popular local walk following the River Axe and old railway line. It offers an easy route for birdwatching, countryside views and gentle exercise.
Riverside reserve west of town with wetlands, birdlife and open views. A quieter local favourite for walking and enjoying the Axe Valley landscape.
Traditional West Country cheddar from nearby villages, noted for a firm texture and rich, tangy flavour shaped by the area’s long cheesemaking heritage.
A historic East Devon white wine made from local grapes. It is a regional speciality linked to the Axe Valley’s long-established viticulture.
Sweet, juicy apples grown in East Devon and eaten fresh or used in puddings and preserves. The area is known for traditional orchard fruit.
Country pub near Axminster serving classic British dishes and local produce in a warm, traditional setting.
Stylish town-centre café and restaurant known for seasonal brunches, lunches and good coffee in a relaxed modern setting.
Long-established Axminster pub with a traditional atmosphere, local ales and straightforward British pub meals.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and lodging are usually cheaper than larger tourist cities, while local transport costs stay fairly typical for England.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Andover 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 Andover to Axminster trains use the Andover to Axminster station pair. Use this guide to compare Andover and Axminster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Andover has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Andover.
Wi-Fi is available at Andover. ATMs are available at Andover.
Ticket office support is available at Andover.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Andover: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Andover: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Andover: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station - Level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Salisbury). Also short ramp at 1:7 gradient from lower car park level. Underpass with long and steep ramps at approx 1:8 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for use at the station to assist passengers who have difficulty using the slopes. Please speak to a member of staff or contact our Assisted Travel team. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, 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.
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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