It takes an average of 2h 13m to travel from London Paddington to Taunton by train, over a distance of around 131 miles (211 km). There are normally 41 trains per day travelling from London Paddington to Taunton and tickets for this journey start from £29 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:00 | |
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Last train | 23:45 | |
Departure station | London Paddington | |
Arrival station | Taunton | |
Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
Distance | 131 miles (211 km) | |
Frequency | 41 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £29 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from London Paddington to Taunton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 13 minutes to travel the 131 miles (211 km) from London Paddington to Taunton by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 41 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Great Western Railway for all or at least part of your journey to Taunton.
Book train tickets from London Paddington to Taunton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £29.00. 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 London Paddington and Taunton is 2 hours and 13 minutes, with around 41 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 London Paddington to Taunton is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Train ticket prices from London Paddington to Taunton can start from as little as £29 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.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Paddington to Taunton without having to change trains. There are 41 direct trains from London Paddington to Taunton each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from London Paddington to Taunton leaves at 05:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from London Paddington to Taunton leaves at 23:45. 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 London Paddington to Taunton cover a distance of around 131 miles (211 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Taunton to London Paddington. If you’re looking for other options, you can also catch the bus from London Paddington to Taunton.
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