The average train between Canterbury and Taunton takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Taunton at 2:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Taunton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Canterbury to Taunton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Taunton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Canterbury to Taunton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canterbury and Taunton is 293.2 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Taunton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 15m.