The average train between Sunderland and Taunton takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 3 hours between Sunderland and Taunton. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Taunton at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Taunton station via Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Sunderland to Taunton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Taunton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Taunton station.
Book your Sunderland to Taunton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Sunderland and Taunton is 447.6 km. The road distance is 587 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £190–270 and the journey takes 5h 34m.