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Leicester to Taunton trains

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The average train between Leicester and Taunton takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

3h 49m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 54m
£72–116

Leicester to Taunton train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Taunton at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 24m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross Country9h 47m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 7m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 2m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 54m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 25m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 7m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 8m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 7m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 24m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 8m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Taunton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Taunton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Taunton, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 54m.

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