The cheapest and fastest trains from Axminster station (AXM) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Axminster station (AXM) to Exeter Central (EXC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Axminster station (AXM) to Exeter Central (EXC) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 4 trains that leave Axminster station (AXM) for Exeter Central (EXC) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.








Travel Information
Compare train for Axminster station (AXM) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Axminster station (AXM) to Exeter Central (EXC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 38 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Axminster station (AXM) to Exeter Central (EXC) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:49 Axminster station (AXM) | 0h51 | 09:40 Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:03 Axminster station (AXM) | 0h35 | 12:38 Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:44 Axminster station (AXM) | 0h54 | 15:38 Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:25 Axminster station (AXM) | 0h41 | 23:06 Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Axminster station (AXM) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 08:03 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Axminster station (AXM) to Exeter Central (EXC) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Axminster station (AXM) and Exeter Central (EXC) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Axminster station (AXM) and Exeter Central (EXC)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:00 Saturday 07:15 - 13:05 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Within the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt off King Edward Road (A358)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
