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Outbound fromAxminster to Birmingham International by train
It takes an average of 5h 28m to travel from Axminster to Birmingham International by train, over a distance of around 128 miles (206 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Axminster to Birmingham International and tickets for this journey start from £61 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:44 | |
| Departure station | Axminster | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham International | |
| Journey time | From 3h 39m | |
| Distance | 128 miles (206 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £61 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Take the train from Axminster to Birmingham International in 3 hours 39 minutes
If you want to travel from Axminster to Birmingham International by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Axminster to Birmingham International by train to take around 5 hours 28 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 29 trains per day running on this route, which spans 128 miles (206 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Birmingham International. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Axminster to Birmingham International start from £61.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Axminster to Birmingham International
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Axminster to Birmingham International is right for you.
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