The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochester to Axminster
Cheapest price
£98
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochester to Axminster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochester to Axminster will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rochester for Axminster 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 254 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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.


Live departures
Rochester to Axminster train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochester to Axminster trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:06 Rochester | 3h56 | 11:02 Axminster | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochester to Axminster
Take a train from Rochester to Axminster and enjoy the approximately 254 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 14:32.
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Trains per day 3 |
First train 05:52 |
Last train 14:32 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Rochester to Axminster trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Rochester and Axminster. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rochester to Axminster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Rochester and Axminster
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:45 - 13:25 Sunday Closed Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to booking hall from front of station. Step free access via lift in the subway to platform 1 for services towards London. Step free access to platform 2/3 for services away from London via lift from the subway. Stepped access to all platforms via staircases from subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall in subway
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Gillingham: Bus stop on the station side of Corporation Street. Towards Strood: Bus stop on the opposite side of Corporation Street.
- 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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