Plymouth - Gunnislake
Explore the riverside village of Calstock. Great pubs & walks.
Liskeard - Looe
Enjoy great estuary views and Looe’s harbour and beach.
St Erth (P&R) - St Ives
One of Britain's most scenic railways. Amazing views.
Truro - Falmouth Docks
Visit Falmouth’s harbour, beaches, castles and shops.
Par - Newquay
Arrive in the heart of Newquay ready to hit the beach.
Exeter - Okehampton
Dartmoor adventures right from Okehampton station.
Exeter - Barnstaple
Take in the countryside views and explore North Devon.
Exeter - Paignton
Travel the famous Devon coast to the English Riviera.
Exeter St Davids - Exmouth
Journey along the Exe Estuary to Topsham and Exmouth.
Exeter St Davids - Axminster
Visit Honiton and Axminster with countryside views.
Head to Axminster for independent shopping, local heritage and great walks.
Arrive by train and grab a cooked breakfast from the Railway Kitchen, right on the platform. Then explore the town, enjoy a countryside walk or take an onward bus to explore the Jurassic Coast.
Find out more on Visit Devon’s pages about East Devon and Axminster.
Take the short walk from the station into the town centre, visit its independent shops, weekly market (Thursdays) and learn about the town’s history at its heritage centre.
In the evening, head to the Guildhall for live music and more. The Guildhall also hosts regular indoor markets.
Local heritage walk (1.5 miles)
Explore Axminster’s history and heritage through the centuries – from coaching inns, to courthouses to churches – all just a short walk from the station. Directions and map.
Trinity Hill walk (3 miles)
A double loop around rare lowland heath and mixed woodland. Get to the start of the walk by convenient onward bus X51/X53 from Axminster railway station. Directions and map.
Lyme Circular walk (7 miles)
Hop on the X51/X53 bus right outside Axminster railway station to the Talbot Arms, then enjoy a walk to Lyme Regis via the stunning Cannington Viaduct. Directions and map.
Axminster also makes a great base for exploring the Jurassic Coast – with buses from right outside the railway station to Seaton (pictured) and Lyme Regis. Reach both within 30 minutes.
Axminster station is on the East Devon Line.
38 minutes from Exeter
22 minutes from Yeovil Junction
2hr 45 from London Waterloo
Axminster station is a short walk from the town centre.
Off-Peak Day Return. Valid after the morning peak, and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.
Approximate journey time
Exeter Central station is located right in the heart of the city, just a short walk from the Princesshay shopping centre (pictured above – photo: Visit Exeter) and the city’s magnificent cathedral. Attractions include John Lewis and other major retailers, the historic quayside, and tours of the city’s medieval underground passageways.
Known as the antiques capital of Devon, Honiton is also famous for its lace and pottery.
Walks from the railway
Rail Ale Trails
Beaches by train
Arts & culture
Book Trail
Vinyl Trail
Times and prices
Parking and public transport
Travelling with kids
Taking bikes
Travelling with dogs
Assisted travel
