South Shields to Taunton Trains

South Shields to Taunton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Taunton takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from South Shields 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.

6h 10m
Duration: 363 mi
Distance: £233
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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South Shields to Taunton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between South Shields and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Taunton at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

2:08 PM → 8:14 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 9:14 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 10:14 PM
6h 18m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:56 AM → 2:14 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 1:16 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 3:15 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
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