The average train between Penzance and Taunton takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 Penzance and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Taunton at 1:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance station and arriving at Taunton station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.
Penzance to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Penzance to Taunton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Penzance and Taunton is 198.7 km. The road distance is 259 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Taunton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.