The average train between Basingstoke and Taunton takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. 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.
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 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 49m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change

2h 24m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

1h 57m • 1 change

1h 50m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

1h 51m • 1 change

2h 7m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Taunton station via Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Basingstoke to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Basingstoke to Taunton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Basingstoke and Taunton is 143.3 km. The road distance is 196 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 15m.