The average train between Rochester and Taunton takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochester 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 Rochester and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Taunton at 2:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Taunton station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Rochester to Taunton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
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The distance between Rochester and Taunton is 254.8 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Taunton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 5m.