The average train between Salford and Taunton takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford 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 Salford and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Taunton at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Taunton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Salford to Taunton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Salford to Taunton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Salford to Taunton train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Salford and Taunton is 280.5 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 18m.