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Southampton to Taunton by train
It takes an average of 3h 53m to travel from Southampton to Taunton by train, over a distance of around 74 miles (120 km). There are normally 88 trains per day traveling from Southampton to Taunton and tickets for this journey start from $43.39 when you book in advance.
| First train | 3:49 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 12:05 am | |
| Departure station | Southampton | |
| Arrival station | Taunton | |
| Journey time | From 1h 49m | |
| Distance | 74 miles (120 km) | |
| Frequency | 88 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $43.39 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern |
Travel from Southampton to Taunton by train in 1 hour 49 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Southampton to Taunton by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Southampton to Taunton by train is 3 hours 53 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour 49 minutes. You'll usually find 88 trains per day traveling the 120 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there are no direct services to Taunton.
Book train tickets from Southampton to Taunton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $43.39. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Taunton
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Consider a Season Ticket
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