The average train between Banbury and Taunton takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Taunton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Taunton at 2:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Taunton station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Banbury to Taunton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Taunton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Banbury to Taunton train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Banbury and Taunton is 168.6 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Taunton via Reading in around 2h 25m.