The average train between Chelmsford and Taunton takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Taunton at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Taunton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Chelmsford to Taunton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Taunton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Chelmsford to Taunton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chelmsford and Taunton is 260.6 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Taunton via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 2m.