The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Axminster
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Axminster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Axminster will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bournemouth for Axminster every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 17 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 Bournemouth to Axminster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Axminster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£44 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Axminster train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:55 Bournemouth | 3h07 | 09:02 Axminster | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:30 Bournemouth | 2h34 | 10:04 Axminster | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:18 Bournemouth | 2h46 | 11:04 Axminster | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:22 Bournemouth | 2h40 | 12:02 Axminster | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:22 Bournemouth | 2h40 | 13:02 Axminster | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Axminster
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 21:08 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Axminster trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Axminster from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
Cross Country
FAQs: Bournemouth to Axminster train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Axminster
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:50 - 13:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Christchurch Road (A35) Bus Stop by Bell Inn To Christchurch: Christchurch Road (A35) lay by outside Station
- 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)
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