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Trip Overview

The average train between Melksham and Taunton takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Melksham 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.

2h 21m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Melksham to Taunton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Melksham and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Taunton at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 1m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 1m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 37m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melksham 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 Melksham to Taunton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Taunton, England?

You can take a train from Melksham to Taunton via Westbury (Wilts) in around 1h 54m.

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