The average train between Ely and Taunton takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Taunton at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Taunton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Ely to Taunton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Taunton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Ely to Taunton train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ely and Taunton is 278.3 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Taunton via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 39m.