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Basingstoke to Taunton trains

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The average train between Basingstoke and Taunton takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.

2h 8m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Basingstoke to Taunton train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Taunton at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 54m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 50m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 16m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 51m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 53m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 24m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Taunton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Taunton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Taunton, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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