The average train between Bournemouth and Taunton takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Taunton at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Taunton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Bournemouth to Taunton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Taunton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Bournemouth to Taunton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Taunton is 91.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Taunton via Southampton Central and Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 52m.