The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Taunton takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth Harbour 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 3 hours between Portsmouth Harbour and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Taunton at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour station and arriving at Taunton station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Portsmouth Harbour to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Portsmouth Harbour to Taunton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Taunton is 142 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Taunton via Portsmouth Harbour and Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 25m.