The West Country Higgler (coffee shop and restaurant in Axminster)

Axminster

East Devon Line

Axminster is a destination that's full of history and is perfect for a stroll and spot of lunch. It also offers onward bus links to explore the Jurassic Coast.

How to visit by train

The town centre is focused around the Minster Church, and has some great eateries – including a branch of Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage – dotted through its meandering streets and alleyways. Find out more.

Coming by train

Axminster station is on the East Devon Line.

38 minutes from Exeter
22 minutes from Yeovil Junction

Axminster station is a short walk from the town centre.

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Buying Tickets to Axminster

Exeter-Axminster

£

13.00

Off-Peak Day Return. Valid after the morning peak, and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.

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Great fares from further afield

YEOVIL JUNCTION
TO AXMINSTER

£

12.10

Off-Peak Day Return

Fares explained

22min

Approximate journey time

CREDITON
TO AXMINSTER

£

14.10

Off-Peak Day Return

Fares explained

1hr30

Approximate journey time

 

East Devon Line

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