The average train between Hereford and Taunton takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Hereford 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 Hereford and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Taunton at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Taunton station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Hereford to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Hereford to Taunton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Hereford and Taunton is 118.9 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Taunton via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 26m.