The average train between Colchester and Taunton takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 Colchester and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Taunton at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Taunton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Colchester to Taunton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Taunton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Colchester to Taunton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Taunton is 294.1 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Taunton via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 16m.
