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Allhallows Museum of Lace and Local Antiquities
Town museum covering local history, lace making and the area’s place in Devon life. A compact, informative introduction to Honiton.
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Axminster to Honiton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Axminster to Honiton will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 1 trains that leave Axminster for Honiton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Axminster to Honiton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 14 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Trains from Axminster to Honiton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 12m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 5:41 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Town museum covering local history, lace making and the area’s place in Devon life. A compact, informative introduction to Honiton.
Working pottery with gallery displays and studio activity. Visitors can browse contemporary ceramics made in an established Honiton workshop.
Art gallery presenting changing exhibitions, talks and community events. It is the main contemporary visual arts venue in Honiton.
Honiton’s main shopping street, known for independent shops, antiques and long market-town character. Best for a first walk through town.
Nature reserve on the edge of town with paths, wetland habitat and birdlife. A good option for a short peaceful walk outdoors.
Open common land with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. Popular locally for walking, fresh air and sunset viewpoints.
A dense, spiced fruit cake from nearby East Devon, long linked with local baking traditions and usually made with currants, citrus peel and butter.
Classic Devon cream tea pairs scones with clotted cream and jam. In Devon, cream traditionally goes on before the jam.
A regional apple cider made across Devon from local orchards. It is a longstanding rural drink closely tied to the county’s farming culture.
Well-known town-centre café and restaurant popular for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and cream teas in a relaxed traditional setting.
Smart restaurant in a historic inn serving modern British dishes with a comfortable atmosphere in the centre of Honiton.
Popular local pub offering classic British meals, Sunday roasts and drinks in a friendly, informal market-town environment.
Moderate for England: dining and stays are typical for a small Devon market town, with modest local transport costs and fewer high-end options than larger tourist cities.
Service is often included rarely outside cities; add 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is good. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Axminster to Honiton 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 Honiton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Axminster to Honiton trains use the Axminster to Honiton station pair. Use this guide to compare Axminster and Honiton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Honiton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Honiton.
Wi-Fi is available at Honiton.
Ticket office support is available at Honiton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Honiton: Parking, WC.
Available at Honiton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Honiton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to both platforms separately. Interchange is via a footbridge consisting of 48 steps or step-free via road under the rail bridge approximately 800m. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible taxis: Pre-booked only, 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.
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