Preston to Taunton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Taunton takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 38m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 47m

£90–144

Preston to Taunton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Taunton at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:18 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 5:16 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 7:23 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:18 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:17 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 5:14 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:19 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.