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Outbound fromFareham to Taunton by train
It takes an average of 4h 22m to travel from Fareham to Taunton by train, over a distance of around 84 miles (135 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Fareham to Taunton and tickets for this journey start from £34.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:04 | |
| Departure station | Fareham | |
| Arrival station | Taunton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 11m | |
| Distance | 84 miles (135 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £34.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern |
Taking the train from Fareham to Taunton in 2 hours 11 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Fareham to Taunton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 22 minutes to travel the 84 miles (135 km) from Fareham to Taunton by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 42 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or CrossCountry to Taunton. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Fareham to Taunton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £34.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Taunton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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