The average train between Halifax and Taunton takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 every 2 hours between Halifax and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Taunton at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Taunton station via Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Halifax to Taunton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Halifax to Taunton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Halifax to Taunton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Halifax and Taunton is 312.2 km. The road distance is 434 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Taunton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 3h 59m.