The average train between Shrewsbury and Taunton takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Taunton at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Taunton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Shrewsbury to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Taunton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Taunton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Taunton is 190 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 47m.