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Built by the London and South West Railway in 1860, Axminster station serves the small town of Axminster in rural Devon. Dating back to around 300 BC, the town lies on two Roman roads and boasts the beautiful Cloakham Lawns, as well as a large sports centre, several churches, a historical library and an array of shops and supermarkets.

The station runs regular hourly services to both Exeter St. Davids and London Waterloo, from Platforms 1 and 2 respectively. It has undergone several major redevelopments over the years, culminating in a £20 million refurbishment which saw the creation of a brand new platform, as well as an additional footbridge, waiting area and modern signal box – the old station building was also repurposed as a cafe. December 2012 saw Rail Gourmet establish a satellite centre at the station; if you’re on a morning service to Waterloo, you’ll see their staff offering an ‘at seat’ catering service.

Axminster is also the nearest station to Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium. From the station, simply take the X51 or X53 bus service to the aquarium.

Station details & facilities

The main station building contains a manned ticket counter – additional automated ticket machines are located outside the building. There is another entrance located to the right of the ticket hall, next to the station cafe, which offers direct access to Platform 1 (towards Exeter). A raised walkway connects Platforms 1 and 2 (towards London). Platform 2 has toilet facilities, bench seating, a bike rack and a customer help point.

Departures and arrivals from Axminster

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Axminster station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to London WaterlooSouth Western Railway08:042On time
to Exeter St David'sSouth Western Railway09:031On time
to London WaterlooSouth Western Railway09:062On time
to Lyme Regis via First Bus X51/53First Group Bus09:15Scheduled
to Exeter St David'sSouth Western Railway10:06On time
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from Exeter St David'sSouth Western Railway08:032On time
from Lyme Regis via First Bus X51/53First Group Bus08:45Scheduled
from SalisburySouth Western Railway09:021On time
from Exeter St David'sSouth Western Railway09:062On time
from London WaterlooSouth Western Railway10:05On time
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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