Carlisle to Taunton Trains

Carlisle to Taunton trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Taunton takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

5h 54m
Duration: 326 mi
Distance: £170
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...

5h 48m

£138–221

Carlisle to Taunton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Taunton at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:08 PM → 8:40 AM
Arrives next day
12h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:02 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 5:14 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 6:16 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 7:14 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:15 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.