The average train between St Ives and Taunton takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives 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 St Ives and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Taunton at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Taunton. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Taunton station via Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
St Ives to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Book your St Ives to Taunton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St Ives and Taunton is 189.8 km. The road distance is 256 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.