Axminster to Birmingham by train

Taking the train from Axminster to Birmingham

Ready to book a trip from Axminster to Birmingham by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Axminster and Birmingham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £60.40, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Axminster to Birmingham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Birmingham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 30 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

• 00:08: departure of first train Monday-Friday

• 23:43: departure of last train Monday-Friday

• 05:52: departure of first train on weekends

• 19:07: departure of last train on weekends

• Every 20 minutes: frequency of train departures

Axminster to Birmingham train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 204 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Booking time frame: Axminster to Birmingham trains

Tickets for travel to Birmingham along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Maximising your travels to Birmingham

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Birmingham.