It takes an average of 3h 43m to travel from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton by train, over a distance of around 166 miles (267 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton and tickets for this journey start from £46.50 when you book in advance.
First train | 07:12 | |
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Last train | 12:12 | |
Departure station | Leigh-on-Sea | |
Arrival station | Taunton | |
Journey time | From 3h 32m | |
Distance | 166 miles (267 km) | |
Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £46.50 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 43 minutes to travel the 166 miles (267 km) from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 9 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or c2c, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £46.50. 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.
The average journey time by train between Leigh-on-Sea and Taunton is 3 hours and 43 minutes, with around 9 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton can start from as little as £46.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton. Travelling from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton leaves at 07:12. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton leaves at 12:12. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Leigh-on-Sea to Taunton cover a distance of around 166 miles (267 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Taunton to Leigh-on-Sea.
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