The average train between Oxford and Taunton takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 4 hours between Oxford and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Taunton at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Taunton station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Oxford to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Oxford to Taunton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Oxford and Taunton is 152.1 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Taunton via Bristol Temple Meads in around 1h 58m.