The average train between Reading and Taunton takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 2 hours between Reading and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Taunton at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Taunton station via East Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Reading to Taunton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Reading to Taunton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at East Taunton station.
The distance between Reading and Taunton is 69.6 km. The road distance is 91 km.
MBTA operates a train from South Station to East Taunton hourly. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 1h 15m.